Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 3/6/25
Planning on watching today’s Blue Jackets and Panthers game? Catch the action at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Panthers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Blue Jackets.
COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5
This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, March 6th.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:
- Our projections indicate that the Panthers should come out top with a projected score of 4-2.
- Take the Panthers on the moneyline
- The Panthers should also cover at -1.5
Can The Blue Jackets Secure a Win at Sunrise?
Columbus dropped to 30-23-8 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period. Columbus was the underdog on the puck line, with the total set at 6.5 goals. The combined 9 goals easily surpassed that mark.
Columbus didn’t score until 49 seconds into the second period, when Damon Severson found the net. Kevin Labanc added another goal later in the period, but the Capitals’ offense continued to roll. The Blue Jackets allowed the first goal just 56 seconds into the game.
Columbus fired 36 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 7-2 loss to Washington. Damon Severson netted his 4th goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his 2nd. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.
Columbus recorded 13 giveaways and did not score on the power play. Sean Monahan picked up his 5th assist of the season, and Zach Aston-Reese added his 2nd assist on Labanc’s goal.
Defensively, the Blue Jackets had a rough outing, allowing the Capitals to score 7 goals on 22 shots. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves but had a save percentage of just 68.2%. The defense also recorded 17 hits and 10 takeaways. The Blue Jackets gave up the first five goals of the game, with the first coming just 56 seconds into the first period. After closing the gap to 6-2, they allowed another goal at 18:34 in the 3rd period.
Taking a Look at the Panthers Chances at Home
Florida improved to 38-21-3 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers were favored on the puck line and covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.
Four different players scored for the Panthers in this one. They held a 2-0 lead before the Stars tied it up, but Florida responded with two more goals to secure the win.
Carolina’s offense came from four different players in their 4-2 win over Dallas. A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th on an empty net. Matthew Tkachuk, with his third goal of the year, scored on a power play, and Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for the Panthers.
Carolina took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. They scored once in each of the first two periods before adding two more in the third.
Defensively, the Panthers gave up two goals to the Stars, both in the second period. Spencer Knight recorded 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The Panthers’ defense also contributed 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 16 blocks.