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The Florida Panthers (27-12-2) will play host to the New Jersey Devils (21-15-3) at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, Jan 13 at 6 p.m. ET in an Eastern Conference showdown.
Florida's recent performance on Jan. 11 resulted in a 3-2 victory against the LA Kings, while New Jersey faced a 4-3 OT defeat on the road against the Lightning on the same day.
New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers: Game preview
The New Jersey Devils have been scoring at a rate of 3.54 goals per game, conceding 3.56 goals against per game. Their power play stands at an impressive 28.3%, and they showcase a strong penalty kill at 77.6%.
Jesper Bratt leads the team with 15 goals, 30 assists, and 116 shots on goal, while defensemen Luke Hughes and John Marino have chipped in with eight goals and 28 assists.
In goal, Vitek Vanecek boasts a 14-7-2 record for the season, maintaining a 3.31 GAA and a .882 SV%.
Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers exhibit an offensive prowess scoring an average of 3.20 goals per game, and showcase a strong defense, allowing only 2.46 goals against per game.
Their power play operates at a success rate of 21.9%, and their penalty kill is solid at 84%.
Sam Reinhart leads the team with 30 goals, 23 assists, and 109 shots on goal. The combined efforts of Matthew Tkachuk, Evan Rodrigues, and Anton Lundell have produced 27 goals and 54 assists.
Defensemen Oliver Ekman-Larsson and Gustav Forsling have contributed 15 goals and 26 assists. In goal, Sergei Bobrovsky boasts an impressive 21-9-1 record this season, maintaining a 2.42 GAA and a .913 SV%.
New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers: Head-to-head and significant numbers
- The Panthers and Devils have faced off in a total of 118 games, combining regular season and playoffs.
- The Panthers' overall record against the Devils stands at 46-63-7-2 (41.9%), with the current highlight being a 2-game winning streak.
- In regular season clashes, the Panthers hold a 43-55-7-2 (43.5%) record against the New Jersey Devils.
- Presently, the Panthers showcase a robust 27-12-2 overall record and an impressive 13-5-0 record on home ice.
- Meanwhile, the Devils hold a 21-5-3 overall record, including a commendable 12-6-1 performance in road games.
New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers: Odds and prediction
This season, Florida has demonstrated dominance as the favorite, recording an impressive 22-8 record in such instances. When facing odds lower than -176 in 11 games, the Panthers secured victories in nine, indicating a high 63.8% chance of winning this game.
Conversely, the Devils have struggled as underdogs, managing only one win in eight games. New Jersey faced odds of +146 or longer once this season and suffered a loss, resulting in a 40.7% winning chance for the Devils in this game.
Prediction: Panthers 4 - 2 Devils
New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers: Betting tips
Tip 1: Result: Panthers to win in 60 minutes
Tip 2: Total goals over 6.5: Yes
Tip 3: Matthew Tkachuk to score anytime: Yes
Tip 4: Devils to beat the spread: Yes
