The Florida Panthers (8-7-1) square off against the Washington Capitals (8-7-1) at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with each team heading into the game following a win. The Panthers knocked off the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in their last outing, while the Capitals are coming off a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey game.

The Capitals are 4-5-1 in the last 10 games, putting up 29 total goals (five power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 15.6%). They have conceded 24 goals to their opponents.

Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final result of Panthers 3, Capitals 2.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-138)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers are 1-1-2 in overtime contests on their way to an 8-7-1 overall record.
Florida has won all four of its games that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Panthers registered only one goal, they lost every time.
Florida has finished 1-1-1 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering three points).
The Panthers are 7-2-0 in the nine games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 14 points).
In the six games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 4-2-0.
In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 4-4-1 (nine points).
The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Panthers finished 4-3-0 in those contests (eight points).

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals (8-7-1 overall) have posted a record of 1-1-2 in contests that have required OT this season.
Washington has earned four points (2-3-0) in its five games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Capitals registered just one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
Washington failed to win the only game this season when it scored two goals.
The Capitals have scored three or more goals in 10 games, earning 15 points from those contests.
This season, Washington has recorded a single power-play goal in six games has a record of 5-1-0 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 4-4-1 (nine points).
The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 4-1-0 to register eight points.

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