Blues vs Panthers Prediction 12/20/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Blues vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 20th at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

St. Louis Blues Betting Preview

The St. Louis Blues are 13-15-8 this season after they lost to the Rangers in overtime by a score of 2-1 in their last game. St. Louis led 1-0 in the first period, but couldn’t find anymore offense and ended up losing in overtime. The Blues were out shot by a total of 31-27, won 52.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. St. Louis got their lone goal from Berggren, while Binnington stopped 29 out of 31 shots, which was a .935 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, St. Louis defeated the Jets by a score of 1-0, but lost to the Predators by a score of 5-2 before that. The Blues have lost four of their last six games and they are currently fifth in the Central standings with 34 points. St. Louis has scored 2.44 goals per game and they have allowed 3.42 goals against per game, while also going 17.9% on the power play and 77.5% on the penalty kill this season. Robert Thomas has led St. Louis with seven goals and 17 assists, while Justin Faulk has added eight goals and 10 assists. The projected starting goalie for St. Louis is Joel Hofer, who is 6-7-2 with a 2.97 goals against average and an .896 save percentage this season. 

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are 19-13-2 this year after they defeated Carolina in a shootout by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Florida trailed 3-0 in the third period, but they scored three goals in the last 10 minutes and escaped with a win in the shootout. The Panthers out shot Carolina by a total of 41-29, won 58.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Bennett, Marchand, and Reinhart, while Bobrovsky stopped 26 out of 29 shots, which was an .897 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Florida defeated the Kings by a score of 3-2 and the Lightning by a score of 5-2. The Panthers have won four games in a row and they are currently second in the Atlantic standings with 41 points. Florida has scored 3.18 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 19.1% on the power play and 82.7% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with 19 goals and 18 assists, while Sam Reinhart has added 17 goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Daniil Tarasov, who is 4-5-1 with a 2.76 goals against average and a .906 save percentage this year. 

Why the Florida Panthers will win

• The Blues have lost three of their last four night games against opponents on a winning streak.

Why the St. Louis Blues will win

• The Blues have won each of their last four games as road underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Blues have covered the puck line in 10 of their last 11 games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Blues’ last six games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blues’ last eight night games against opponents on a winning streak.

St. Louis Blues Player Prop Facts

• Mathieu Joseph has recorded at least one assist in three of the Blues’ last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Blues vs Panthers Prediction 

Florida comes into this matchup playing some great hockey over the last two weeks, but they will be on a back to back here. The Panthers are 12-6-2 at home this year, while the Blues are 6-7-3 on the road. St. Louis has alternated wins and losses over their last five games and they have scored two goals or fewer in four of their last five. I don’t trust this St. Louis offense, especially against a Florida team that has allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last four. Take the Panthers to get the win by at least two goals here.

David Racey's Pick: Panthers -1.5