The Florida Panthers (25-16-3) travel to face off against the New Jersey Devils (26-15-4) on Tuesday, January 14th. This game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark and televised on ESPN+. The Panthers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Devils are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Flames. Puck drop is set for 7:30 ET.
Panthers vs Devils
The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win
With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 25-16-3 this season. Florida, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.
Four different players scored for the Panthers, who led 2-0 at one point before the Stars tied it up. A.J. Greer broke the tie in the third period, and Sam Reinhart added an empty-net goal to seal the win.
The New Jersey Devils Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
New Jersey’s record dropped to 26-15-4 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames scored all three of their goals. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.
Florida Offense Breakdown
Florida’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Dallas, with A.J. Greer scoring his first goal of the season. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net, while Evan Rodrigues got things started with his third goal of the year.
The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored once on a power play and had six assists, including Aleksander Barkov’s 6th of the season.
Devils Offense Breakdown
In their recent game against the Flames, the Devils were shut out, managing 22 shots on goal but failing to find the net. They recorded 19 giveaways and took 25 penalty minutes.
New Jersey was held scoreless through all three periods, including the third, where Calgary scored three times to secure a 3-0 victory.
Florida Team Defense
Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 win over Dallas. After allowing two goals in the second period, Florida’s defense shut down the Stars in the third. The Panthers’ defense also recorded 8 takeaways and 22 hits.
New Jersey Team Defense
Defensively, the Devils held strong through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. New Jersey’s defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 22 hits.
Panthers vs Devils Trends
- Through their last three road games, Florida has an puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- When looking at their past three matchups at home, New Jersey has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
- In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Devils have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
- Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 1-2.
Panthers vs Devils Prediction
For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Panthers to secure a victory over the Devils on the road. With the moneyline currently set at +127, I’m locking in my bet on the Panthers straight-up.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Panthers winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Panthers straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
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Last updated:January 14, 2025 Devils, Panthers