A pair of squads at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Florida Panthers (13th 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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In the last 10 contests, the Devils have gone 5-4-1 while putting up 25 goals against 34 goals allowed. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (16.0%).

Panthers vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest calls for a final result of Panthers 4, Devils 3.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-158)
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 have finished 1-1-2 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 10-8-1.
Florida has won all four of its games that were decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Panthers scored 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 are 9-2-0 in the 11 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 18 points).
In the seven games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 4-3-0 record (eight points).
In the 11 games this season in which 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 have earned a record of 5-1-6 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 13-5-1.
In the five games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
This season the Devils registered just one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
When New Jersey has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-1-1 record).
The Devils have scored at least three goals 13 times, earning 22 points from those matchups (11-2-0).
New Jersey has scored a lone power-play goal in six games this season and has recorded 11 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 7-3-1 (15 points).
The Devils have been outshot by opponents six times this season, and earned eight points in those games.

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