New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/12/24

The Devils and Panthers are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers will host the game at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Panthers are -1.5 goal favorite to win at home against the Devils.

NEW JERSEY DEVILS VS FLORIDA PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5

This game will be played at Amerant Bank Arena at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, November 12th.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:

• Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Panthers picking up a 4-3 win.
• Take the Panthers on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Devils (+1.5)

Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog New Jersey?

New Jersey fell to 10-6-2 after a 3-0 road loss to the Flames. The Devils were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 3 goals fell short of that mark.

The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames scored all three of their goals. New Jersey struggled offensively, managing just 22 shots on goal.

New Jersey’s offense was blanked in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, marking the first time this season they’ve been shut out. The Devils managed 22 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net.

They struggled with giveaways, committing 19, and failed to score on any of their power play opportunities.

Defensively, the Devils 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.

Will Florida Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Florida improved to 11-3-1 with a 4-2 road win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, as the teams combined for 6 goals.

All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal at 17:28 in the third period put them back in front. Sam Reinhart added an empty-netter to seal the win.

Carolina’s offense was held to just 25 shots on goal, but they still managed to score four times in their 4-2 win over Dallas. A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th with an empty-netter. The Panthers had 16 giveaways and scored in each period, including twice in the third.

Matthew Tkachuk picked up his third goal of the season, with Evan Rodrigues scoring earlier in the first period. Carolina’s second goal came from Tkachuk on a power play. The team recorded 6 assists in the game.

Defensively, the Panthers will look to carry over their third-period performance against the Stars, in which they didn’t allow a goal. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, and the Panthers’ defense contributed 8 takeaways and 22 hits. However, the Panthers did give up two goals in the second period, including one on the power play.