Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Blue Jackets vs Panthers

The Columbus Blue Jackets square off against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, March 12.

We’re eager to back the Blue Jackets to get the better of the Panthers and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s difficult to turn down the -111 that the visitors claim the win.

Columbus Blue Jackets have won back-to-back road games, triumphing 5-2 in their previous appearance. This was against Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. Conor Garland registered two goals, with Kirill Marchenko, Ivan Provorov and Dante Fabbro also finding the net.

Florida Panthers last game was a 4-3 home win. This victory over Detroit Red Wings at Amerant Bank Arena made it back-to-back victories. Carter Verhaeghe scored two goals, with Niko Mikkola and Vinnie Hinostroza also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Blue Jackets who came out on top when they last played the Panthers. At Nationwide Arena, a 4-2 win was recorded. The Panthers have triumphed in nine of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Jet Greaves (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-12-8	2.7	.907	2
23/24	3-6-0	3.49	.908	0

Sergei Bobrovsky (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-19-1	3.1	.876	3
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

6 wins, 1 loss and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 17.2% powerplay efficiency. The Blue Jackets have been giving up 2.8 goals from 25.5 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.4%.

Charlie Coyle is the top points scorer with 12 points, 1 goal and 11 assists, with Adam Fantilli racking up 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Elvis Merzlikins have a 2.71 goal against average with a .885 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Panthers have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 30.1 shots on goal, with a 17.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.7 goals from 29.0 shots, averaging 5.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.5%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Tkachuk with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, while Sam Bennett is next in line after registering 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 3.21 GAA with a .881 SV%.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Take Columbus Blue Jackets at -111 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL encounter.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.

Key Blue Jackets vs Panthers stats:

• Blue Jackets have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Blue Jackets have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Blue Jackets have won 2 consecutive games on the road.
• Panthers have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Panthers have lost 3 of their last 5 games.

Blue Jackets Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

As an alternative, you could consider the Puck Line where you can back Columbus against the spread. That means you need a specific margin of victory to yield a return.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blue Jackets 5 - 3 Panthers

There could be merit in backing the Blue Jackets to win 5-3. Odds of +2200 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blue Jackets

Panthers

1-0

Blue Jackets

+6000

Panthers

+6000

2-0

Blue Jackets

+5000

Panthers

+5500

2-1

Blue Jackets

+1600

Panthers

+1600

3-0

Blue Jackets

+3500

Panthers

+3500

3-1

Blue Jackets

+2000

Panthers

+2000

3-2

Blue Jackets

+900

Panthers

+900

4-0

Blue Jackets

+4500

Panthers

+4500

4-1

Blue Jackets

+1700

Panthers

+1700

4-2

Blue Jackets

+1600

Panthers

+1600

4-3

Blue Jackets

+1000

Panthers

+1000

5-0

Blue Jackets

+7500

Panthers

+7500

5-1

Blue Jackets

+2800

Panthers

+2500

5-2

Blue Jackets

+1700

Panthers

+1700

5-3

Blue Jackets

+2200

Panthers

+2200

5-4

Blue Jackets

+1800

Panthers

+1800

6-0

Blue Jackets

+11000

Panthers

+11000

6-1

Blue Jackets

+6000

Panthers

+6000

6-2

Blue Jackets

+3300

Panthers

+3000

6-3

Blue Jackets

+2900

Panthers

+2800

6-4

Blue Jackets

+4500

Panthers

+4500

6-5

Blue Jackets

+4500

Panthers

+4500

7-1

Blue Jackets

+10000

Panthers

+10000

7-2

Blue Jackets

+8000

Panthers

+7500

7-3

Blue Jackets

+5500

Panthers

+5500

7-4

Blue Jackets

+6000

Panthers

+6000

7-5

Blue Jackets

+10000

Panthers

+9000

7-6

Blue Jackets

+10000

Panthers

+10000

8-1

Blue Jackets

+10000

Panthers

+14000

8-2

Blue Jackets

+14000

Panthers

+12500

8-3

Blue Jackets

+14000

Panthers

+12500

8-4

Blue Jackets

+11000

Panthers

+11000

8-5

Blue Jackets

+13000

Panthers

+12500

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

We’re seeing Florida Panthers priced up at -108 for a victory, with Columbus Blue Jackets trading at -111. There is a 52% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -100.

There are a huge selection of game lines and team props when it comes to betting on this popular league and we recommend visiting the best NHL sportsbooks to find the wager that matches your view on the clash.

Moneyline

Blue Jackets

-111

Panthers

-108

3-Way Moneyline

Blue Jackets

+150

Tie

+320

Panthers

+143

Puck Line

Blue Jackets -1.5

+220

Panthers +1.5

-278

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Columbus Blue Jackets Stats

Florida Panthers Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.40 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.3
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 20.3
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 15.3
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28.9
• Hits: 26
• Giveaways: 14.2
• Takeaways: 4.8

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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