Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Betting Pick & Prediction 10/15/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Panthers and Blue Jackets. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on NHLN, and it’s hosted by the Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Blue Jackets. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5

This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, October 15th.

WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:

• Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-3 win for the Blue Jackets.
• We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+140)
• The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win on the Road?

With a 4-3 win over the Bruins, the Panthers evened their record at 2-2-0. Florida, as the underdog on the puck line, not only won but also surpassed the total of 5.5 goals, with both teams combining for 7.

After trailing early, the Panthers tied it up in the first period and eventually pulled ahead. Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart each scored twice for Florida in the win.

Anton Lundell and Sam Reinhart each found the net twice in the Panthers’ 4-3 win over Boston. Lundell opened the scoring for Florida, netting his first goal of the season and adding another in the second period. Reinhart scored his second goal of the year on a power play in the first period and later added a shorthanded goal, his third of the season.

Florida took 26 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways. The Panthers scored twice in the first period and added two more in the second before being held scoreless in the third.

Defensively, the Panthers will look to build on a strong 3rd period in which they held the Bruins scoreless. Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves with a save percentage of 88.9%. The Panthers’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 35 hits.

Can the Blue Jackets Pull Off a Home Win?

Columbus evened their record at 1-1-0 with a 6-4 victory over the Avalanche. Entering the game as underdogs on the puck line, the Blue Jackets not only won but covered the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 10 goals easily surpassed that mark.

All six of Columbus’ goals came from different players, with their final goal being an empty-netter. The Blue Jackets built a 2-0 lead before the Avalanche scored with just 8 seconds left in the first period.

Columbus netted 6 goals on 23 shots in their 6-4 win over Colorado. Yegor Chinakhov scored his first goal of the season and added two assists, while Sean Monahan also picked up his first goal, which came on an empty net. Kirill Marchenko scored for the first time this year and registered two assists.

Adam Fantilli opened his goal-scoring account for the season, and Zach Werenski and Kent Johnson each scored for the second time this year. The Blue Jackets recorded 13 giveaways and 10 assists in the game.

Defensively, the Blue Jackets will look to improve after giving up 4 goals to the Avalanche, including one at the 1:20 mark in the 3rd period. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made 26 saves and posted a save percentage of 86.7%. The defense also contributed 8 takeaways and 7 hits.