Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Devils

The Florida Panthers battle the New Jersey Devils in this NHL matchup at Prudential Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, October 16. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

The Panthers and the Devils could struggle to light the lamp and the -139 that Under 6.5 goals happens could be the bet to have. These odds have plenty of appeal.

Florida Panthers have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road, they recently suffered a 4-1 loss against Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena. Panthers racked up 22 shots and Brad Marchand bagged the only goal.

New Jersey Devils made it back-to-back wins in their last game. It was a 3-2 road triumph at Nationwide Arena when meeting Columbus Blue Jackets. Dawson Mercer had two goals and Timo Meier scored the other. Goalie Jake Allen produced a great performance and had 23 saves (.958).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-1 in favor of the Panthers when they last played the Devils, with the encounter taking place at Prudential Center. The Panthers have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Daniil Tarasov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-15-3	3.1	.895	0
23/24	8-11-3	3.18	.908	0

Jake Allen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-17-2	2.8	.903	1
23/24	6-6-1	3.11	.900	0

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 30.3 shots on goal, with a 22.2% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have given up 2.7 goals from 27.8 shots, averaging 4.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.3%.

Sam Reinhart is the top points scorer with 13 points, 9 goals and 4 assists, with Anton Lundell recording 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 2.09 goal against average with a .921 save percentage.

The Devils have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 28.1 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.9 goals from 31.7 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.9%.

The top points scorer is Timo Meier with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, while Nico Hischier is next best after having 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 3.10 GAA with a .895 SV%.

Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

From our main match prediction to correct score advice, must-watch player props and a custom bet builder — this Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils betting preview covers it all.

Game Prediction

We don’t think there will be a huge number of goals in this NHL encounter. Our pick is to grab the -139 when it comes to backing unders which means we need six or less scored.

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Key Panthers vs Devils stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Panthers games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Devils games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Devils games at home.

Under 6.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Timo Meier Over 2.5 Shots -154

Timo Meier (Devils) has had Over 2.5 shots on goal in 7 straight games. We’re anticipating that he is able to perform well and cover the line, with odds of -154 currently available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 4 - 1 Devils

A 4-1 win in favor of the Panthers is available at odds of +2000. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Panthers

Devils

1-0

Panthers

+5000

Devils

+5000

2-0

Panthers

+5000

Devils

+4000

2-1

Panthers

+1500

Devils

+1300

3-0

Panthers

+4000

Devils

+2400

3-1

Panthers

+2000

Devils

+1600

3-2

Panthers

+950

Devils

+800

4-0

Panthers

+5000

Devils

+2900

4-1

Panthers

+2000

Devils

+1200

4-2

Panthers

+1900

Devils

+1400

4-3

Panthers

+1200

Devils

+1000

5-0

Panthers

+10000

Devils

+5000

5-1

Panthers

+3500

Devils

+1800

5-2

Panthers

+2200

Devils

+1400

5-3

Panthers

+2900

Devils

+2200

5-4

Panthers

+2400

Devils

+2000

6-0

Panthers

+14000

Devils

+7500

6-1

Panthers

+9000

Devils

+4000

6-2

Panthers

+4500

Devils

+2500

6-3

Panthers

+4000

Devils

+2500

6-4

Panthers

+6000

Devils

+4500

6-5

Panthers

+6000

Devils

+5000

7-0

Panthers

+6000

Devils

+11000

7-1

Panthers

+14000

Devils

+7000

7-2

Panthers

+12000

Devils

+6000

7-3

Panthers

+8000

Devils

+5000

7-4

Panthers

+9000

Devils

+6000

7-5

Panthers

+13000

Devils

+11000

7-6

Panthers

+13000

Devils

+12500

8-1

Panthers

+13000

Devils

+12000

8-2

Panthers

+13000

Devils

+11000

8-3

Panthers

+13000

Devils

+11000

8-4

Panthers

+14000

Devils

+11000

8-5

Panthers

+14000

Devils

+14000

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Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils 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.

New Jersey Devils are regarded as having a 61% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -154. For those wanting to back Florida Panthers, you will find +128 about the underdogs.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -141.

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Moneyline

Panthers

+128

Devils

-154

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+225

Tie

+340

Devils

-106

Puck Line

Panthers +1.5

-192

Devils -1.5

+156

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+114

Over 5.5

-141

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers Stats

New Jersey Devils Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 5.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 16.8
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 30.1
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 18.4
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 24.7
• Hits: 20.9
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 15.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 16.5
• Takeaways: 4.5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 4.7
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 22.9
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 5.1

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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