In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Blue Jackets prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, April 11th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Blue Jackets recent form and recent player performance
- The Panthers recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Columbus
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Florida
- Recent betting trends in games played between Columbus and Florida
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Columbus and Florida
Blue Jackets Preview
The Columbus Blue Jackets are 25-41-12 this year after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Columbus led 2-1 early in the second period, but they allowed the last four goals in the game for the loss. The Blue Jackets were out shot by a total of 33-32 and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Columbus lost to Carolina by a score of 3-0 in the game prior to Tampa Bay, but did beat Philadelphia before that. The Blue Jackets are scoring 2.84 goals per game and they are allowing 3.61 goals against per game, while going 15.4% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill. Johnny Gaudreau has led Columbus with 11 goals, 48 assists, and 155 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Columbus is Jet Greaves, who is 2-4-0 this year with a 3.04 goals against average and a .916 save percentage.
Panthers Preview
The Florida Panthers are 49-24-6 this season after they defeated Ottawa by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Florida scored twice in the first period and they were able to hang on for the shutout win. The Panthers out shot Ottawa by a total of 30-26 and went 1-5 on the power play in the game. Florida lost to Boston by a score of 3-2 in the game prior to Ottawa, but they also beat Ottawa 6-0 before that. The Panthers are scoring 3.20 goals per game and they are allowing 2.46 goals against per game, while going 24.5% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill. Sam Reinhart has led Florida with 53 goals, 37 assists, and 220 shots on goal. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 34-17-4 this year with a 2.43 goals against average and a .913 save percentage.
Florida Panthers Team Facts
- The Panthers have won each of their last nine games against the Blue Jackets following a win.
- The Panthers have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games against the Blue Jackets following a win.
- The Panthers have won the second period in each of their last seven night games against the Blue Jackets following a win.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last six night games.
Columbus Blue Jackets Team Facts
- The Blue Jackets have lost each of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Blue Jackets’ last six games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blue Jackets’ last four games.
- The Blue Jackets have lost the third period in six of their last seven games following a road loss.
Panthers vs Blue Jackets Prediction
Florida comes into this matchup as a huge favorite to get the win, but they have lost nine of their last 13 games. The Panthers did beat Ottawa twice in their last three games, but they need to play better if they are going to hang onto the second spot in the Atlantic. Columbus has been the worst team in the East this season and they are only 10-22-7 on the road. The Blue Jackets have really struggled to score goals consistently, so I am going to take the under, as there is little value on the Panthers.