The New Jersey Devils (2-1) and Florida Panthers (3-2) play at Prudential Center on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Devils took down the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2 in their most recent outing, while the Panthers are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to capture the win in Thursday's game.

Devils vs. Panthers Predictions for Thursday

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

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (+136)
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 finished 7-8-15 in overtime games last season to contribute to an overall record of 42-33-7.
New Jersey was 11-9-6 (28 points) in its 26 games decided by one goal.
In the nine games last season the Devils scored only 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 scored three or more goals 52 times, and went 40-7-5 in those games (to register 85 points).
In the 22 games when New Jersey recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up 28 points by finishing 13-7-2.
In the 53 games last season 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 registered only 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 more than two goals two times and won each of those games.
Florida has scored a lone power-play goal in three games this season and has registered four points from those matchups.
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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