St. Louis Blues vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/20

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The St. Louis Blues travel to face the Florida Panthers in an NHL regular season game. The game takes place at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM. Fans can watch the action on ESPN+.

St. Louis enters the game with a record of 13-16-8. They hold the 10th spot in the Western Conference. Florida comes in with a 19-13-2 record and sits 7th in the Eastern Conference. Both teams look to improve their standings in their respective conferences.

Blues vs Panthers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Florida Panthers
  • Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
  • Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers MoneyLine -182, St. Louis Blues MoneyLine +151

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have been up and down in their recent games. They lost to the New York Rangers 2-1 in a game where they managed 27 shots on goal. Jonatan Berggren scored the lone goal for the Blues in that game.

In their game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Blues came out on top with a 1-0 win. Justin Faulk scored the only goal, and the team registered 26 shots on goal. The defense was solid, with the Blues blocking 14 shots.

The Blues faced a tough challenge against the Nashville Predators, losing 5-2. Dalibor Dvorsky was a standout player, scoring both goals for the team. The Blues had 22 hits and 11 blocks in the game, showing a strong physical presence.

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have been on a strong run lately. They have won their last four games, showing a solid performance. In their recent game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Panthers won 4-3.

Sergei Bobrovsky has been the main goalie for the Panthers. He made 26 saves on 29 shots in the game against the Hurricanes. Bobrovsky has 15 wins and 8 losses this season.

The Panthers have several key players contributing to their success. Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart, and Sam Bennett are among the top skaters. Marchand has 20 goals and 19 assists in 33 games this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are favored to win against the St. Louis Blues with a moneyline of -182. The Panthers have a stronger season performance in both goals and assists, ranking 7th in each category. Based on these stats, the projected score is Florida 4, St. Louis 2. Therefore, a moneyline bet on the Panthers is recommended.

The total for the game is set at 5.5. With the projected score of 4-2, the total points are expected to reach 6. This suggests taking the over at -112 is a good choice. Both teams have shown the ability to score, making the over a viable option.