The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Florida Panthers meet Saturday in NHL action from the Amerant Bank Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Panthers vs Blue Jackets Prediction.
Columbus Blue Jackets Recap
The Columbus Blue Jackets come into this game looking to add on to their 6-5 shootout win over Detroit last time out to sit at 13-9-5 this season. After this game, Columbus will head on the road for a game against the Washington Capitals.
Blue Jackets Win Back-To-Back Games
Zach Werenski has 29 points with team-highs of 9 goals and 20 assists while Dmitri Voronkov has 9 goals and 9 assists for his 18 points. Kirill Marchenko has 23 points with 9 goals and 14 assists and Charlie Coyle has 18 points with 14 assists. Adam Fantilli has 19 points with 11 goals and 8 assists of his own while Sean Monahan has 16 points with 5 goals and 11 assists. Jet Greaves has gone 7-4-5 with a 2.81 GAA and a .901 save percentage while Elvis Merzlikins has gone 6-5 with a 3.61 GAA and an .894 save percentage between the pipes for Columbus so far this season.
Why the Columbus Blue Jackets will win
- The Panthers have lost each of their last five games as home favorites.
- The underdogs have won each of the Panthers’ last four games.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Panthers’ last seven games.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
Columbus Blue Jackets Player Prop Facts
- Miles Wood has scored at least one goal in four of the Blue Jackets’ last five games as road underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one point in each of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Zach Werenski has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Blue Jackets’ last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Florida Panthers Recap
The Florida Panthers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 2-1 OT loss at the hands of Nashville last time out to sit at 13-9-5 this season. After this game, Florida will head home for a game against the New York Islanders.
Panthers Lose 4 In A Row
Brad Marchand leads the Panthers with 27 points including a team-high 15 goals and 12 assists while Anton Lundell has 20 points with 6 goals and 14 assists. Sam Reinhart’s chipped in 24 points with 14 goals and 10 assists while Seth Jones has 13 points with 3 goals and 10 assists. Carter Verhaeghe has 17 points with 5 goals and 12 assists and Eetu Luostarinen has 10 points with 3 goals and 7 assists while Evan Rodrigues has 13 points with 7 goals and 6 assists. Gustav Forsling has 12 points with 1 goals and 11 assists and Mackie Samoskevich has 12 points with 3 goals and 9 assists. Sergei Bobrovsky’s gone 10-8-1 with a 2.83 GAA and an .886 save percentage while Daniil Tarasov has gone 2-4-1 with a 2.67 GAA and a .907 save percentage so far this season.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Panthers have won each of their last eight games against the Blue Jackets.
- The Blue Jackets have lost 10 of their last 11 games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Blue Jackets and Panthers.
- The Blue Jackets have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 11 games at Amerant Bank Arena.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Matthew Tkachuk has scored at least one goal in 10 of his last 12 appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances against the Blue Jackets.
- Sam Reinhart has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Panthers’ last eight games against the Blue Jackets.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Blue Jackets’ last eight games following an overtime win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last five games after coming off overtime have gone OVER the total goals line.
Panthers vs Blue Jackets Prediction
I’m on the Blue Jackets in this game. I just think this Panthers team is broken right now, and the Blue Jackets have been a team that can provide value at times this season. Furthermore, I have my concerns about this Blue Jackets defense right now, but I think they have enough right now to take down Florida and add to the Panthers’ misery. Give me Columbus.