Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction 3/3/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

The Florida Panthers and New Jersey Devils meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Prudential Center. Here’s a Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils prediction. This article will include a Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils pick.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Florida Panthers lost to the Sabres and Islanders, and they play the Blue Jackets next. The Panthers have lost 6 of their last 8 games.

The Florida Panthers are averaging 3.02 goals per game and are scoring on 19.5 percent of their power-play opportunities. Sam Reinhart leads Florida with 28 goals, Carter Verhaeghe has 26 assists, and Sam Bennett has 156 shots on goal. Defensively, the Florida Panthers are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 82.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Sergei Bobrovsky has allowed 127 goals on 995 shots faced, while Daniil Tarasov has given up 54 goals on 554 shots.

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils lost to the Penguins and beat the Blues, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Devils have lost 7 of their last 9 games.

The New Jersey Devils are averaging 2.47 goals per game and are scoring 20.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Nico Hischier leads New Jersey with 20 goals, Jesper Bratt has 30 assists and Timo Meier has 194 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.03 goals per game and are killing 79.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jacob Markstrom has allowed 95 goals on 836 shots faced, while Jake Allen has given up 75 goals on 797 shots.

Why the New Jersey Devils will win

• The Devils have won four of their last five games following a road win.
• The Panthers have lost seven of their last nine games.
• The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games.
• The Devils have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Panthers following a road win.
• The Devils have won the third period in four of their last five night games against the Panthers when leading after the second period.

Why the Florida Panthers will win

• The Devils have lost each of their last nine games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Panthers have won six of their last seven road games following a road loss.
• The Devils have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 14 home games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Panthers have covered the puck line in six of their last seven night games following a road loss.
• The Panthers have won the third period in six of their last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Devils’ last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents has gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Panthers’ last seven night games against Metropolitan Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last 11 road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last seven games.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Timo Meier has scored a goal in five of his last six appearances against Atlantic Division opponents at Prudential Center.
• Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in four of his last five appearances in night games.
• Cody Glass has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances—the [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts

• Sam Reinhart has scored a goal in four of the Panthers’ last five road games.
• Matthew Tkachuk has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances against Metropolitan Division opponents.
• Jesper Boqvist has recorded at least four shots in each of his last zero appearances—the [longest/equal-longest] active streak in the league.

Matchup/League Facts

• The New Jersey Devils have suffered the largest margin of defeat in a road game this season (9 goals @ Islanders on January 6).
• The New Jersey Devils rank T3rd in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (2).
• The Florida Panthers rank 32nd in the league for Period 3 goals allowed per game this season (1.35).
• The Florida Panthers rank 3rd in the league in penalty minutes this season (719).

Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

It feels like that loss to the Islanders was the death blow to the Panthers’ playoff hopes. Despite being two-time champs, it wouldn’t be shocking if the Panthers come out flat and accept their fate. It just hasn’t been their year. However, the Devils are hit or miss and aren’t a team I’m trying to back against the better teams in the league. The Devils have just one win since January 30. This is a missed win if the Panthers are trying to avoid pulling the plug on the season. The price is cheap. I’ll give the Panthers one last look.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Florida Panthers