New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Devils and Panthers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. Get ready to place your bets! 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 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 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.

WHY BET THE FLORIDA PANTHERS:

• With the Panthers being favored by 1.5, our NHL analytics models has this one playing out 4-3 in favor of the Panthers.
• Take the Panthers on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Devils (+1.5)

Will the Devils Defense Show Up in Sunrise?

New Jersey dropped to 11-6-2 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.

All of the game’s scoring came in the third period, with the Flames breaking the tie at 14:26. New Jersey’s offense struggled, managing only 22 shots on goal and committing 19 giveaways.

New Jersey’s offense struggled in their 3-0 loss to Calgary, failing to score on 22 shots on goal. They had 19 giveaways and were shut out for the first time this season.

None of the Devils’ players found the back of the net, and they also went without a goal in the first two periods, which ended in a 0-0 tie before Calgary scored three times in the third.

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

Does Florida Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Florida improved to 11-4-1 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, with the teams combining for 6 goals.

All four of Florida’s goals came from different players, and they took the lead for good with a goal at 2:32 in the third period. The Panthers’ defense held the Stars scoreless in the first and third periods.

Florida’s offense was led by A.J. Greer, who netted his first goal of the season. Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net, while Evan Rodrigues scored his 3rd and Matthew Tkachuk found the net for the 3rd time this year on a power play. The Panthers took 25 shots on goal and recorded 16 giveaways.

Reinhart also picked up his 11th assist, while Tomás Nosek earned his first assist of the season. Eetu Luostarinen added his 4th assist. The Panthers scored once in the first period, once in the second, and twice in the third.

Florida’s defense gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut down the Stars in the 3rd, leading to a 4-2 win. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the Panthers’ defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.