Devils vs Panthers Odds and Picks – Best Bet for NHL on TNT
By Michael Harrison in NHL Hockey
Published:
- Florida is a -135 home favorite in the Devils vs Panthers odds Wednesday (Dec. 21) at 7:00 pm ET
- New Jersey has ten points more than their counterparts in the NHL standings
- Keep reading for the complete Devils vs Panthers odds, plus best bets – including a same-game parlay
Wednesday, the 21-9-2 New Jersey Devils travel to Florida to square off against the 15-4-4 Panthers. Despite having ten more points than the Cats, the Devils are underdogs, with them dropping six straight contests (0-5-1). They’re coming off a 4-1 defeat to Carolina on Tuesday. In recent history, Florida has had success against New Jersey as well, winning five of their last six meetings.
This is the second of three battles between these two this season, with Florida emerging victorious 4-2 last Saturday. Read on for Devils vs Panthers analysis.
Devils vs Panthers Odds
| Team | Puck Line | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Devils | +1.5 (-210) | O 6.5 (-120) | +115 |
| Florida Panthers | -1.5 (+180) | U 6.5 (+100) | -135 |
Odds as of December 21st at DraftKings Sportsbook. Claim the DraftKings Sportsbook promo code.
The Devils are the fifth choice in the Stanley Cup odds at +1200. The Panthers are the ninth choice at +1600. Florida are -135 favorites in this contest that features a total of 6.5 goals.
Puck drop is set for 7:00 pm ET at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL with TNT broadcasting the game in the United States.
New Jersey Devils Betting Analysis
After losing their first two games of the campaign, the Devils went on a massive heater, with a ridiculous 21-2-1 stretch. They’ve hit a rough patch, dropping six in a row, and in the last four games have scored one goal on three occasions and two goals once.
For the season they’re stingy allowing goals, surrendering just 2.53 a game (third in the NHL), and they’re eighth in goals per game (3.38). Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood is expected to get the nod after he had to come in for a period of relief for a struggling Vitek Vanecek on Tuesday. He had just been activated off IR (knee), and saw his first NHL action since November 3rd.
Mackenzie Blackwood was 1-1-0 with a 3.03 GAA and .891 save percentage in two games with Utica (AHL) before being recalled by the #NJDevils today.
— Mike Morreale (@mikemorrealeNHL) December 19, 2022
Before the injury, Blackwood had the worse numbers of the Devils’ three netminders (2.80 GAA, .879 save %). However, in his last five starts, he’s allowed two or fewer goals in four instances. With him not seeing the ice against elite competition in a while, there is bound to be some rust.
Florida Panthers Betting Analysis
After winning the Presidents Trophy last season with the most points in the NHL (122), the Panthers have been something of an enigma this campaign. They have 14 regulation losses after amassing just 18 all of last season. They haven’t had a winning streak of longer than two games, but also haven’t endured a skid of more than three contests.
To illustrate how wholly average they’ve been, Florida has scored the same amount of goals (110), than they’ve allowed. They’re struggled on special teams, as they’re 26th on the power play and 20th on the penalty kill. Offseason acquisition Matthew Tkachuk more than lived up to the billing, as he’s pacing them with 39 points, which is eleven more than their second-highest point getter (Carter Verhaeghe).
Devils vs Panthers Recent Results
| Date | Home-Away | Moneyline | Puck Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/17/2022 | NJ 2 – FLA 4 | FLA | FLA | Under |
| 4/2/2022 | NJ 6 – FLA 7 (OT) | FLA | NJ | Over |
| 11/18/2021 | FLA 4 – NJ 1 | FLA | FLA | Under |
| 11/9/2021 | NJ 7 – FLA 3 | NJ | NJ | Over |
| 2/11/2020 | NJ 3 – FLA 5 | FLA | FLA | Over |
Where there is some value in making a pick in this affair, it’s important to note their recent duels, with Florida getting the better of David Puddy’s favorite squad in five of their last six.
Devils vs Panthers Pick
Despite their shaky stretch, the Devils are still far exceeding expectations, as they’re second in the Metro. However, they’ve been especially poor in Sunrise, where they’ve dropped seven of their last eight affairs.
Devils vs Panthers Same-Game Parlay Picks
| Pick | Odds |
|---|---|
| Florida Panthers Moneyline | -135 |
| Over 6.5 Goals | -120 |
| PARLAY ODDS | Â +215 |
In eleven of the Panthers’ 15 home games this season, at least six goals have been scored. Plus, in six of their last eight tilts, seven or more combined goals have been notched between these two combatants.
Pick: Florida Panthers Moneyline (-135), Over 6.5 Goals (-120)
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Michael "Hound Dog" Harrison is well known in the sports industry as the resident statistician for the SC with Jay Onrait Show. He has worked at TSN for over 19 years, is the CEO of his "All Bets Par Off" weekly golf betting videos and his HDOG POD, along with several others.
