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The Columbus Blue Jackets will play the Florida Panthers in NHL action on Tuesday.
Columbus are coming off a motivating win in their last game that will boost their spirits ahead of this clash. Placed last in the Eastern Conference Metropolitan with 22 points, they have everything to play for and need wins on the trot to move up the table.
Florida, meanwhile, have failed to win games this season due to inconsistency. They're fifth in the Atlantic division with 30 points, with second place in reach, and will need their best to make it happen.
Blue Jackets vs Panthers Odds
Blue Jackets vs Panthers Match Details
Fixture: Blue Jackets vs Panthers
Date & Time: Tuesday, December 13; 7 pm ET
Venue: FLA Live Arena, Sunrise, FL
Blue Jackets vs Panthers Key Stats
Columbus hasn't been able to score enough goals this season and has failed to create scoring chances. Their offensive line revolves around Johnny Gaudreau and Boone Jenner, who have 10 goals each. They need severe changes to have a better impact on future games.
The defense has conceded four goals per game on average this season. The team will need better efforts from them going forward to stay on a positive track for the rest of the season.
Florida has a strong offensive setup and has scored an average of over three goals per game this season. The offensive line consists of Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe, both having over 13 goals and the team will be similar to them in the season ahead.
There are many changes needed in defense as it has failed and has conceded a lot of goals and has failed to provide enough support to the goaltenders. They need to bring out the changes in their defensive setup to have better results.
Blue Jackets vs Panthers Betting Prediction
Both teams have had opposing results in their last two games and Columbus will be motivated following a hard-fought 6-5 win. The problem for them is their defense, which is vulnerable and has failed to do well in away games.
While Florida did fail in their last two games but have comparatively better defense and as they have done well at home, they will fancy their chances in this one.
The game is likely to be decided on the basis of fine margins, with Florida having a better scoring rate at home and likely to score enough for a tight win in this game.
Prediction: Take, Florida, -1.5(-120)
