Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction 1/14/25

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Panthers versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. This Eastern conference matchup has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Devils are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Panthers.

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS NEW JERSEY DEVILS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New Jersey Devils -1.5

This game will be played at Prudential Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, January 14th.

WHY BET THE NEW JERSEY DEVILS:

• Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Panthers to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
• We like the Panthers on the moneyline (+127)
• The Panthers are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can the Panthers Offense Score Enough on the Road?

Florida improved to 25-16-3 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.

All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. They led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but the Panthers scored twice more to secure the win.

In their 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers saw four different players find the net, with A.J. Greer scoring his first goal of the season. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net, following a 4-shot effort. Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring for Florida, and Matthew Tkachuk netted his third goal of the season, which came on a power play.

Florida took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways. The Panthers scored once in the first period, added another in the second, and finished with two goals in the third.

Florida’s defense gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut down the Stars in the third, leading to a 4-2 win. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers’ defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.

Do the Devils Have What it Takes at Home?

New Jersey’s record fell to 26-15-4 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames broke through with three goals. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

The Devils were shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, managing just 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways. No New Jersey player found the net, marking the first time this season the Devils have been held scoreless.

The game remained scoreless until the third period, when the Flames scored three times. New Jersey was unable to capitalize on their opportunities, as they failed to score in any period.

The Devils’ defense held strong through the first two periods, but they gave up three goals in the third, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the defense added 5 takeaways and 22 hits.