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Utah Hockey Club vs Florida Panthers Prediction 3/28/25 NHL Picks
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Florida Panthers (43-25-3) vs Utah Hockey Club (32-29-11)
March 28, 2025 at 07:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida Panthers +0.0001 / Utah Hockey Club +0.0001 — Over/Under: 0.0001
In this article, we will formulate a Hockey Club vs Panthers prediction for this NHL game on Friday, March 28, at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Utah Hockey Club Betting Preview
The Utah Hockey Club (32-29-11, 32-40 ATS) won two of three games at home before opening a three-game road trip with a massive 8-0 defeat to the Tampa Bay Lightning, their biggest loss of the season. The Hockey Club beat the Sabres and Lightning and lost to the Red Wings during their homestay. Utah is 6th in the Central Division Standings with 75 points, 27 behind the first-placed Winnipeg Jets.
The Hockey Club score 2.81 goals per game on average (23rd), while they concede 3.07 GPG (20th). This season, Clayton Keller leads the team with 78 points (24 G and 54 A). Nick Schmaltz has 57 points (17 G and 40 A), while Logan Cooley chips in with 54 points (21 G and 33 A).
Karel Vejmelka (21-20-6) is expected to start for the Hockey Club at the goal on Friday against the Panthers. The 28-year-old is allowing 2.62 goals per game this year with a .902 SV% and one shutout.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers (43-25-3, 31-40 ATS) went on a six-game road trip on which they recorded four losses and two wins. The Panthers beat the Maple Leafs and Blue Jackets and lost to the Bruins, Canadiens, Islanders, and Capitals. Florida opened its three-game homestand with a 4-3 shootout win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Panthers are 2nd in the Atlantic Division Standings with 89 points, a point behind the Maple Leafs.
The Panthers average 3.15 goals per game this year (10th), while they allow 2.72 GPG (9th). Sam Reinhart leads the team with 75 points (35 G and 40 A). Aleksander Barkov contributes 64 points (19 G and 45 A), while Matthew Tkachuk has 57 points (22 G and 35 A).
Sergei Bobrovsky (30-15-2) will likely take his place in the cage for the Panthers on Friday against the Hockey Club. The 36-year-old is allowing 2.46 goals per game this year with a .907 SV% and five shutouts.
Why the Panthers will beat the Hockey Club
- The Panthers have won each of their last six games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- Utah has lost four of its last five road games.
- Utah has failed to cover the puck line in each of its last six Friday games.
- The favorite has covered the puck line in five of Utah’s last six games.
- The Panthers have won the third period in each of their last seven home games against opponents on a losing streak.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Panthers’ last six games as favorites following a win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Four of Utah’s last five games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of Utah’s last six games as an underdog.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in four of the Panthers’ last five games following an overtime win.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Florida Panthers rank 3rd in the league for shots per game this season (31.6).
- The Florida Panthers rank 30th in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (8).
- Utah Hockey Club are one of only five teams to lose 10+ games when leading after Period 1 this season.
- Utah Hockey Club are one of only five teams to win 10+ games when tied after Period 2 this season.
Hockey Club vs Panthers Prediction
These teams have met only once so far, and it was in January this year when the Panthers won 4-1 in Salt Lake City. I expect Utah to bounce back following a disastrous display in Tampa, but I don’t expect a miracle. I still think they are going to lose to the Panthers. Florida won 11 of its last 12 home games, while the Hockey Club lost four of the previous five on the road and conceded even 15 goals in the last two. Brad Marchand might make his Panthers debut on Friday, and if he plays, I think the former Bruin will have an instant impact. Back the Panthers to win and cover the puck line.
