Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/12

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The Columbus Blue Jackets will take on the Florida Panthers in an NHL regular season game. This game will be held at the Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Blue Jackets come into this game with a record of 33-22-10. They are ranked 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Metropolitan Division. Meanwhile, the Panthers hold a 32-29-3 record, placing them 13th in the Eastern Conference and 7th in the Atlantic Division.

Blue Jackets vs Panthers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers
  • Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
  • Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers MoneyLine -110, Columbus Blue Jackets MoneyLine -108

Columbus Blue Jackets Team Preview

The Columbus Blue Jackets head into their next game with a recent win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They scored 5 goals and allowed 2, with Conor Garland leading the charge with 2 goals. Elvis Merzlikins, the goalie, made 16 saves on 18 shots.

Earlier in the week, the Blue Jackets faced close losses to the Los Angeles Kings and Utah Mammoth. Against the Kings, Columbus managed 4 goals but fell short by 1. Denton Mateychuk contributed with a goal and an assist in that game.

This season, the Blue Jackets have been strong in shooting, ranking 5th with 1916 shots on goal. Their defense has been solid too, with 946 blocks. Elvis Merzlikins has played in 26 games, securing 13 wins and making 634 saves.

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a close win against the Detroit Red Wings on March 10, with a 4-3 score. Carter Verhaeghe stood out by scoring two goals, helping the team to victory.

In the game against the Red Wings on March 6, the Panthers won 3-1. Matthew Tkachuk was a key player, scoring three goals. The team had 23 shots on goal, with one power play goal contributing to the win.

On March 1, the Panthers faced a tough loss against the New York Islanders, with a final score of 5-4. Despite the loss, Sam Bennett made an impact by scoring two goals. The Panthers managed 33 shots on goal, including one power play goal.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are slightly favored with a moneyline of -110 against the Columbus Blue Jackets at -108. Both teams have similar stats, but the Panthers have a slight edge with their better ranking in goals against. The projected score is Florida Panthers 3, Columbus Blue Jackets 2. Given these factors, the pick is for the Florida Panthers to win.

The over/under line for this game is set at 6.5. The teams have shown a tendency for lower-scoring games, with both having similar goals against rankings. With a projected total score of 5, the recommendation is to take the under at 6.5 (-119).