Devils Vs Panthers: NHL Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 17, 2022

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 16, 2022

The New Jersey Devils (21-7-2) — who’ve lost four straight — host the Florida Panthers (14-13-4) on Saturday at 7:30 PM ET. Oddsmakers give the Panthers +115 odds to win and list the Devils at -138 on the moneyline for this matchup. This matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals.

The insights in the following article use the latest odds as of December 16, 2022 at 9:18 PM ET. See below for a table with the latest odds for this outing and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Devils Vs Panthers Betting Odds

Injury Report as of December 16

Devils: Jonathan Bernier: Out (Hip), Ondrej Palat: Out (Groin), Mackenzie Blackwood: Out (Knee), Nate Bastian: Out (Upper Body)

Panthers: Chris Tierney: Out (Concussion), Radko Gudas: Out (Concussion), Anthony Duclair: Out (Achilles), Patric Hornqvist: Out (Concussion), Colin White: Questionable (Upper Body), Matthew Tkachuk: Questionable (Illness), Anton Lundell: Out (Upper Body)

Computer Picks

Moneyline Pick Devils
Total Pick Under (6.5)
Spread Pick Devils (-1.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Devils Vs Panthers Team Stats

Devils Avg. (Rank) Panthers Avg. (Rank)
3.50 (7th) Goals Scored 3.32 (11th)
2.43 (3rd) Goals Allowed 3.26 (21st)
35.1 (2nd) Shots 37.1 (1st)
26.6 (2nd) Shots Allowed 31.6 (17th)

Devils Key Players

Name GP GOALS ASST PTS SHOTS PP GOALS PLUS/MINUS
Jack Hughes 30 16 19 35 122 2 +10
Jesper Bratt 30 10 20 30 73 4 +14
Nico Hischier 29 13 16 29 90 4 +12
Dougie Hamilton 30 7 15 22 104 2 +14
Dawson Mercer 30 8 10 18 60 1 +3

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Panthers Key Players

Name GP GOALS ASST PTS SHOTS PP GOALS PLUS/MINUS
Matthew Tkachuk 28 14 25 39 106 2 +8
Carter Verhaeghe 30 15 11 26 92 4 0
Brandon Montour 29 6 18 24 83 3 0
Gustav Forsling 31 4 17 21 95 2 +13
Sam Bennett 31 7 14 21 95 1 -2

Betting Trends

  • The Devils have compiled a 14-9 record when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Devils have an implied win probability of 58.0%.
  • The Panthers have been an underdog in three games this season, and won one (33.3%).
  • The moneyline in this contest implies a 46.5% chance of victory for the Panthers.
  • In 14 games this season, New Jersey and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
  • Florida has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 18 of 31 games this season.
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