Nashville Predators (25-20-1) vs Florida Panthers (27-14-4)
Game Info: Monday, January 22, 2024 at 8:00 pm (Bridgestone Arena)
Betting Odds: Nashville Predators +107 / Florida Panthers -132 --- Over/Under: 6 Click Here for the Latest Odds
The Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Bridgestone Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Panthers vs Predators prediction.
Panthers Have Lost Four Straight
The Panthers are really struggling heading into this game, and they have lost four straight games. On Friday they faced off against the Minnesota Wild and the defense gave up six goals on the way to the defeat. The Panthers are averaging 3.15 goals while their defense is giving up 2.66 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while the defense is ranked 4th in the league. Sam Reinhart is having a huge season and he has scored 33 goals and added 24 assists so far this season. The Panthers are 2nd in the Atlantic Division with 58 points, seven behind the Boston Bruins.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in eight of the Panthers' last nine games.
- Sam Reinhart has recorded at least one point in each of the Panthers' last nine games.
- Carter Verhaeghe has recorded an assist in each of the Panthers' last four games against Central Division opponents.
- Sam Reinhart ranks 1st in the league for Power Play Goals (16) this season.
Predators Coming off a Loss
The Predators faced off against the Arizona Coyotes in the last game and they were defeated 3-2. Roman Josi did have a strong game, scoring a goal and an adding an assist. The Predators on the season are averaging 3.06 goals while their defense is giving up 3.08 goals per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the defense is ranked 16th. The offense overall hasn’t been good enough, and they are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start here.
Nashville Predators Player Prop Facts
- Ryan O'Reilly has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances with his team as a home underdog against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one point in each of the Predators' last six games.
- Roman Josi has recorded at least one assist in each of the Predators' last six games.
- Gustav Nyquist ranks T2nd in the Central Division for shootout goals (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Nashville Predators rank 29th in the league for Period 2 goals allowed per game this season (1.22).
- The Nashville Predators rank 6th in the league for Period 2 goals scored per game this season (1.17).
- The Florida Panthers rank T4th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.64).
- The Florida Panthers rank 2nd in the league for shots per game this season (34.1).
Panthers vs Predators Betting Prediction
The Panthers are going to find success here. These are two offenses that aren’t great, but the big difference with the defense. The Panthers are giving up only 2.66 goals per game and they are going to lockdown in this game. The Predators offense is going to have no issue and this is going to be a comfortable victory here by the Panthers. Back the Panthers on the money line to cash here.
Shane’s Pick Panthers ML
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
