The New Jersey Devils (2-1), coming off a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, host the Florida Panthers (3-2) at Prudential Center on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers fell to the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 in their most recent game.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will come out on top in Thursday's hockey action.

Devils vs. Panthers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Devils 4, Panthers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Devils (-154)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.5 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils were 7-8-15 in overtime contests as part of a 42-33-7 overall record last season.
In the 26 games New Jersey played that were decided by one goal, it had an 11-9-6 record (good for 28 points).
In the nine games last season the Devils registered just one goal, they finished 0-7-2 (two points).
New Jersey scored exactly two goals in 17 games last season (3-13-1 record, seven points).
The Devils were 40-7-5 when they scored more than two goals (to register 85 points).
In the 22 games when New Jersey scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 28 points by finishing 13-7-2.
In games when it outshot its opponent, New Jersey was 29-22-2 (60 points).
The Devils were outshot by their opponent in 34 games, going 14-14-6 to record 34 points.

Panthers Splits and Trends

Florida has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
This season the Panthers recorded just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
Florida has two points (1-1-0) in two games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
So far this season, the Panthers have scored at least three goals two times and won each of those games.
This season, Florida has scored a single power-play goal in three games and picked up four points with a record of 2-1-0.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Florida is 2-1-0 (four points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.

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