Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Jets vs Panthers

The Winnipeg Jets meet the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, January 31.

The betting odds of -120 look really attractive when it comes to Over 5.5 goals. We’re expecting the scoring to tick over when the Jets clash with the Panthers.

Winnipeg Jets lost on the road in their previous game. Tampa Bay Lightning won 4-1 at Benchmark International Arena. Kyle Connor was the solitary scorer after Jets registered 23 shots.

Florida Panthers have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Enterprise Center, St Louis Blues recently beat them 5-4. Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, with Sam Reinhart and A.J. Greer netting one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Panthers who came out on top when they last played the Jets. At Canada Life Centre, a 2-1 win was recorded. In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Jets have won six.

Starting Goalies

Eric Comrie (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-9-1	2.9	.897	0
23/24	2-7-0	3.69	.874	0

Sergei Bobrovsky (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	26-20-1	3	.878	4
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 24.6 shots on goal, with a 18.5% powerplay efficiency. The Jets have been giving up 2.9 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 2.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.7%.

Mark Scheifele is the top points scorer with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, with Kyle Connor racking up 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Connor Hellebuyck have a 2.76 goal against average with a .905 save percentage.

The Panthers have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.1 goals from 26.5 shots on goal, with a 14.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 24.2 shots, averaging 5.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Carter Verhaeghe with 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, while Sam Bennett is next in line after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 2.17 GAA with a .904 SV%.

Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers Prediction & Picks

Our Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation and best bet builder insights.

Game Prediction

We’re going over the line when it comes to the totals. Take the attractive odds of -120 on offer for this NHL game, with the lamp being lit enough times to land a return.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Jets vs Panthers stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Jets games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Jets games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Panthers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Panthers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Panthers games.

Over 5.5 Probability

The odds at the top betting apps suggest our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our cappers have this probability close to 60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Cole Perfetti Over 1.5 Shots -100

Cole Perfetti (Jets) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games on the road. There is odds of -100 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

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Correct Score Prediction

Jets 5 - 3 Panthers

One bet that has caught our eye is the Jets to claim a 5-3 correct score win. This selection is available at +2500 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Jets

Panthers

1-0

Jets

+5000

Panthers

+5000

2-0

Jets

+5000

Panthers

+4500

2-1

Jets

+1500

Panthers

+1400

3-0

Jets

+3500

Panthers

+2900

3-1

Jets

+2000

Panthers

+1700

3-2

Jets

+900

Panthers

+800

4-0

Jets

+4500

Panthers

+3500

4-1

Jets

+1800

Panthers

+1400

4-2

Jets

+1700

Panthers

+1500

4-3

Jets

+1100

Panthers

+1000

5-0

Jets

+8000

Panthers

+6000

5-1

Jets

+3000

Panthers

+2200

5-2

Jets

+1900

Panthers

+1500

5-3

Jets

+2500

Panthers

+2200

5-4

Jets

+2200

Panthers

+2000

6-0

Jets

+12500

Panthers

+9000

6-1

Jets

+7000

Panthers

+5000

6-2

Jets

+4000

Panthers

+2800

6-3

Jets

+3400

Panthers

+2800

6-4

Jets

+5500

Panthers

+4500

6-5

Jets

+5000

Panthers

+5000

7-0

Jets

+5000

Panthers

+14000

7-1

Jets

+12000

Panthers

+8000

7-2

Jets

+10000

Panthers

+7000

7-3

Jets

+7000

Panthers

+5500

7-4

Jets

+7500

Panthers

+6600

7-5

Jets

+12000

Panthers

+10000

7-6

Jets

+12500

Panthers

+12000

8-1

Jets

+12500

Panthers

+14000

8-2

Jets

+12500

Panthers

+12000

8-3

Jets

+12500

Panthers

+12500

8-4

Jets

+14000

Panthers

+11000

8-5

Jets

+14000

Panthers

+14000

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Winnipeg Jets 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.

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have Florida Panthers as -143 favorites for this game, implying that they are 59% likely to win. Winnipeg Jets are the underdogs at +118 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you’re wanting to back Over 5.5, the odds are -128.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Jets

+118

Panthers

-143

3-Way Moneyline

Jets

+175

Tie

+330

Panthers

+118

Puck Line

Jets +1.5

-213

Panthers -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

Player prop bets don’t involve betting on a team to win and instead might look at a player’s individual performance. For example, the number of Goals they might score or the number of Shots they might have.

For those looking to enjoy a thrilling in-game wager, then NHL micro betting could be up your street. You are now able to bet on the Next Goal, Next Goalscorer and what will happen within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Winnipeg Jets Stats

Florida Panthers Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.40 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 5
• Blocks: 9.9
• Faceoff Wins : 19.8
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 23.5
• Hits: 22.5
• Giveaways: 12.9
• Takeaways: 4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 13.5
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 23.5
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 13.4
• Blocks: 17
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 26.2
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 3.9

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