- Matchup: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, FL
- Broadcast: Scripps Sports Local
- Betting Odds: Blue Jackets (-196) Panthers (+162)
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This Saturday, the Florida Panthers (12-12-1) will face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-9-5) at Amerant Bank Arena. The Blue Jackets are set at -196 on the moneyline, while the Panthers come in at +162. The over/under for this matchup is set at 6 goals.
The Columbus Blue Jackets recently triumphed with a 5-3 victory over the Devils. During this game, the Blue Jackets accumulated a hefty 34 minutes in penalties. Their offense was on point, converting 5 of 25 shot attempts into goals. They also capitalized on 1 of 3 power play opportunities.
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Regarding scoring, the Columbus Blue Jackets have netted 75 goals (ranking 24th in the league) while allowing 84 against. Currently, they hold 29 points, yielding a points percentage of .558. With 61 power play chances, they’ve managed to score 10 times, reflecting a conversion rate of 16.39%. Even strength stats show that the Blue Jackets have conceded 67 goals while scoring 65. Their total shot attempts stand at 789, showcasing a shooting percentage of 9.5%. On the defensive front, they’ve faced 803 shots, achieving a save percentage of .895. The Blue Jackets’ opponents have received 66 power play chances (ranked 29th in the league), managing to score 17 times.
In goal for the Blue Jackets will be Jet Greaves. Over his pro career, Greaves has faced 100 goals against him, maintaining a goals against average of 2.78 per game across 37 appearances. His save percentage stands strong at .915, with 1,154 minutes logged in net. Greaves holds an overall record of 17-13-7, making 36 starts and achieving 24 quality starts, boasting a quality starts percentage of .667. He has seen 1,181 shots and tallied 1,081 saves.
In their previous outing, the Florida Panthers faced the Maple Leafs but fell short, losing 4-1. They only managed a single power play opportunity but were unable to score, finishing with just 1 goal from 27 shots.
This season, the Panthers have recorded 58 goals during even-strength play and 17 on the power play (ranking 16th in the league). They have taken 724 shots (19th in the NHL), showcasing a shooting percentage of 10.36%, while opposing teams have gotten 655 attempts against them. Overall, the Panthers have achieved 75 goals, hold 25 points, and exhibit a .500 points percentage. They have allowed 80 goals, including 63 at even strength and 17 while short-handed. The Panthers have had 89 power play opportunities, successfully converting at a rate of 19.10%. Their penalty kill efficiency stands at 79.27%, having faced 82 power play attempts from opponents, and their save percentage is currently at 87.8%.
Sergei Bobrovsky is anticipated to start in goal for the Panthers. Bobrovsky’s career record stands at 439-251-57 over 772 games played, with a quality start percentage of 58.0% from 440 quality starts. He boasts 20,305 saves from 22,223 shots faced, giving him an impressive save percentage of .914. Opponents are averaging 2.53 goals per game against him, with a total of 1,918 goals allowed throughout his career. Bobrovsky has started 758 games, accumulating 40,005 minutes in the crease.
Who will take the victory in today’s NHL matchup, covering the spread or securing the moneyline?
Recommendation: Back Florida (+162)
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