Panthers vs Blue Jackets Picks and Prediction – 10/15/2024

Florida is heading up to Columbus to face the Blue Jackets. However, the game at Nationwide Arena is going to be broadcast nationally starting at 7:00 PM EST on NHL Network and ESPN+. Get ready for the NHL action with our NHL Picks.

The Panthers on the year have posted a 1-2-0 record overall, but on the road the Panthers have yet to find their winning path with an 0-2-0 record. The Panthers in their last game ended up losing to Buffalo by a score of 3-2. 

The Panthers on the season have put in 3 goals per game on 28.7 shots per game. The defense for Florida has allowed 4 goals per game, but has faced 28.7 shots per game. The power play for Florida is converting only at a clip of 10%, but the penalty kill is sitting at an impressive 80%.

Columbus is heading to the game here with a 2-3 mark in their last 5 games. The Blue Jackets last game ended up being a 6-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche. The overall record for Columbus is 1-1-0 on the year so far, but the Blue Jackets have not played on there home ice yet this season.

Columbus has managed to get 4 goals per game scored while getting 28 shots per game. Defensively the Blue Jackets are giving up 3.5 goals per game while facing 28 shots per game. The Blue Jackets power play is converting at 33.3% on the season, but the penalty kill has managed to kill off 57.1% on the season.

This game here should be an interesting one as the Panthers have not really looked like the team of last year before and have been lacking on the defensive side of the ice. With that being the case, the Blue Jackets who have been shaky on both sides will play great in this game, but the game will actually end with Florida picking up the win, but it will be a game that finishes on the over. Final Score Prediction, Florida Panthers win, but play the over 6-4.