Panthers vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - Nov. 20

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A pair of squads at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Florida Panthers (14th in the Eastern Conference at 10-8-1) and the New Jersey Devils (second in the Eastern Conference at 13-5-1), square off on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 games for the Devils (5-4-1), their offense has put up 25 goals while their defense has conceded 34 goals. They have recorded 25 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (16.0%).

Panthers vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Panthers 4, Devils 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-151)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

  • The Panthers are 1-1-2 in overtime games on their way to a 10-8-1 overall record.
  • Florida has won all four of its games that were decided by one goal.
  • In the four games this season the Panthers recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Florida has scored exactly two goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
  • The Panthers have scored more than two goals 11 times, and are 9-2-0 in those games (to record 18 points).
  • In the seven games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-3-0 record (eight points).
  • When it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-5-1 (11 points).
  • The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 5-3-0 to register 10 points.

Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils (13-5-1 overall) have posted a record of 5-1-6 in games that have gone to OT this season.
  • In the five games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
  • This season the Devils registered only one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
  • New Jersey has earned three points (1-1-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
  • The Devils have scored three or more goals in 13 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
  • This season, New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in six games has a record of 5-0-1 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, New Jersey has posted a record of 7-3-1 (15 points).
  • The Devils have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 4-2-0 to record eight points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers Rank Panthers AVG Devils AVG Devils Rank
19th 3 Goals Scored 3.16 13th
15th 3.05 Goals Allowed 3 14th
13th 28.5 Shots 29.5 7th
2nd 24.7 Shots Allowed 27.9 18th
16th 21.05% Power Play % 23.53% 8th
21st 78.26% Penalty Kill % 82.14% 9th

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