Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/31

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The Winnipeg Jets are set to play against the Florida Panthers in an NHL regular-season game. The game takes place at the Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Jets have a record of 21-25-7 and are led by head coach Scott Arniel. They are ranked 13th in the Western Conference and 7th in the Central Division. The Panthers, under head coach Paul Maurice, hold a 28-22-3 record. They are 9th in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Atlantic Division.

Jets vs Panthers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Winnipeg Jets vs. Florida Panthers
  • Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
  • Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers MoneyLine -158, Winnipeg Jets MoneyLine +132

Winnipeg Jets Team Preview

The Winnipeg Jets have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost their most recent game against the Tampa Bay Lightning with a score of 4-1. In that game, Kyle Connor scored the lone goal for the Jets, and Connor Hellebuyck made 33 saves on 36 shots.

In a positive outing, the Jets managed to secure a win against the New Jersey Devils. The game ended 4-3, with Mark Scheifele and Gabriel Vilardi each recording a goal and an assist. Connor Hellebuyck played a key role with 26 saves on 29 shots.

Overall, the Jets have shown some strong performances from their top players. Mark Scheifele leads the team with 64 points, while Kyle Connor is close behind with 61 points. In goal, Connor Hellebuyck has been a consistent presence, although the team has faced challenges in maintaining a steady defense.

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers recently had a tough game against the St. Louis Blues. They lost by one point, with a final score of 5-4. Matthew Tkachuk was a standout player, scoring two goals and assisting on another.

In their game against the Utah Mammoth, the Panthers faced another close loss, ending 4-3. Despite the loss, they managed 30 shots on goal. Sam Reinhart and Sandis Vilmanis each found the back of the net.

Earlier in the week, the Panthers secured a strong 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks. Tobias Bjornfot made an impact with two goals. Carter Verhaeghe contributed with both a goal and an assist during the game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are favored to win against the Winnipeg Jets. The Panthers’ moneyline is -158, and the Jets’ is +132. Based on the current odds and the Panthers’ skater stats, picking the Panthers to win is a reasonable choice. The projected score is Florida 4, Winnipeg 3.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.0. With the projected score of 4-3 in favor of the Panthers, the total points would be 7. This suggests taking the over at -107 is a sensible pick. Both teams have strong offensive stats, which supports the likelihood of a high-scoring game.