Jets vs. Panthers Prediction & Picks - Oct. 30

The Florida Panthers (7-4-2) host the Winnipeg Jets (4-6-3), who have lost seven straight, on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Friday's game.

In the last 10 outings for the Jets, their offense has put up 23 goals while their defense has conceded 32 (they have a 2-6-2 record in those games). In 27 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with two goals (7.4% success rate).

Jets vs. Panthers Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final result of Panthers 4, Jets 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-228)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers have gone 2-2-4 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 7-4-2.
• Florida is 4-0-2 (10 points) in its six games decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Panthers recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
• Florida has finished 1-0-1 in the two games this season when it scored two goals (registering three points).
• The Panthers have scored three or more goals seven times, and are 5-1-1 in those games (to register 11 points).
• In the three games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up three points after finishing 1-1-1.
• When it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 6-2-1 (13 points).
• The Panthers have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 1-2-1 (three points).

Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have a record of 4-6-3 this season and are -3-3 in overtime games.
• Winnipeg has earned nine points (3-3-3) in its nine games decided by one goal.
• This season the Jets scored just one goal in four games and they lost every time.
• Winnipeg has one point (0-1-1) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
• The Jets have scored at least three goals in seven games, earning 10 points from those contests.
• This season, Winnipeg has scored a single power-play goal in three games and picked up four points with a record of 1-0-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 2-3-2 (six points).
• The Jets have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned five points in those games.

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Jets vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida

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