Devils vs Panthers Prediction 11/20/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

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

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 13-5-1 this season after they lost to Tampa Bay by a score of 5-1 in their last game. New Jersey cut the deficit to 3-1 in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third to seal the loss. The Devils out shot Tampa Bay by a total of 32-29, won 56.4% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got their lone goal from Hischier, while Markstrom stopped 24 out of 29 shots, which was an .828 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New Jersey defeated the Capitals by a score of 3-2 and the Blackhawks by a score of 4-3. The Devils have won four of their last six games and they are currently second in the Metro standings with 27 points. New Jersey has scored 3.16 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 23.5% on the power play and 82.1% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with five goals and 13 assists, while Dawson Mercer has added nine goals and seven assists. The projected starting goalie for New Jersey is Jake Allen, who is 7-2-0 with a 2.24 goals against average and a .916 save percentage this season. 

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers are 10-8-1 this year after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 8-5 in their last game. Florida blew a 5-2 lead in the second and third period, but scored the last three goals to pull away with the win. The Panthers out shot Vancouver by a total of 41-15, won 47.8% of the face-offs, and went 2-6 on the power play in the game. Florida got goals from Bennett, Greer, Kunin, Lundell, Marchand, Rodrigues, and Jones (2), while Bobrovsky stopped 10 out of 15 shots, which was a .667 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Florida lost to the Lightning by a score of 3-1, but did beat the Capitals by a score of 6-3 before that. The Panthers have won three of their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 21 points. Florida has scored 3.00 goals per game and they have allowed 3.05 goals against per game, while also going 21.1% on the power play and 78.3% on the penalty kill this season. Brad Marchand has led Florida with 13 goals and 10 assists, while Anton Lundell has added five goals and 11 assists. The projected starting goalie for Florida is Sergei Bobrovsky, who is 9-5-0 with a 2.80 goals against average and an .883 save percentage this year. 

Why the Florida Panthers will win

• The Panthers have won three of their last four games.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games.
• The Devils have lost the third period in each of their last six games as underdogs when trailing after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Panthers’ last five home games against the Devils following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Devils’ last three road games against the Panthers following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Ten of the last 11 Thursday night games between teams from different divisions have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last eight games at Amerant Bank Arena.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 11 of the Devils’ last 12 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Brad Marchand has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances.
• Sam Reinhart has scored at least one goal in each of the Panthers’ last five games as favorites against the Devils.
• Anton Lundell has recorded at least one assist in each of the Panthers’ last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jack Hughes has scored at least one goal in three of his last four appearances with the Devils as underdogs.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last seven Thursday night road games.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last 10 Thursday games against Eastern Conference opponents.

Devils vs Panthers Prediction 

Florida comes into this matchup after winning three of their last four games and they have scored 14 goals in their last two victories. The Panthers are 7-2-1 at home this year, while the Devils are 6-5-0 on the road. New Jersey has a great record to start the season, but they have also been to overtime or a shootout in four of their last five games. The Devils are also without Hughes, who is their leading scorer, and Florida is playing very well. Take the Panthers at home.

David Racey's Pick: Panthers ML