Panthers vs Blue Jackets Prediction and NHL Tips - 12 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 11:09PM | Published: Apr 10, 2024, 7:33PM
The Florida Panthers will face the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Friday, starting at 9:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Panthers vs Blue Jackets game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Panthers vs Blue Jackets
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Florida-Columbus NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 72% chance of winning against the Blue Jackets at Amerant Bank Arena.
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Panthers vs Blue Jackets: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Amerant Bank Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.30, Blue Jackets $4.20
- Line: Panthers -1.5 ($1.78), Blue Jackets +1.5 ($2.18)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.08, Under $1.84
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Panthers at $1.30 and the Blue Jackets at $4.20.
The Panthers are 1.5-goal favourites against the Blue Jackets, with odds of $1.78 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Blue Jackets (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.18.
The Over/Under for Panthers vs Blue Jackets sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.08 and odds for the Under at $1.84.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Panthers (-1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Panthers vs Blue Jackets: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Columbus at $4.20 with Betfair (3.9% edge)
- Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 at $2.18 with Betfair (3.5% edge)
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.08 with Betfair
Our Panthers vs Blue Jackets betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
And while the Panthers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Blue Jackets to win is our preferred option due to the 3.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Although the Panthers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Blue Jackets +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.08) that are available from Betfair.
Panthers vs Blue Jackets: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Florida vs Columbus on Friday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live scores.
Panthers vs Blue Jackets: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs Blue Jackets? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Florida's Sam Reinhart is the most likely player to score the first goal in Panthers vs Blue Jackets.
Reinhart has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star has a 39.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Panthers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sam Reinhart: 8.8% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 7.2% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 6.8% probability
- Vladimir Tarasenko: 5.2% probability
- Sam Bennett: 4.5% probability
Blue Jackets First Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 6.9% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 4.8% probability
- Zach Werenski: 3.6% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 3.5% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 2.9% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Panthers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Aleksander Barkov: 39.8% probability
- Sam Reinhart: 39.3% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 34.6% probability
- Vladimir Tarasenko: 27.8% probability
- Anton Lundell: 27.1% probability
Blue Jackets Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Alexander Nylander: 34.4% probability
- Kirill Marchenko: 27.1% probability
- Johnny Gaudreau: 21.1% probability
- Dmitri Voronkov: 20.0% probability
- Zach Werenski: 17.8% probability
Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Florida vs Columbus match-up at Amerant Bank Arena.
As always, check out our Best Bets to get the best tips for every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Panthers vs Blue Jackets: Preview
The match-up between the Panthers and Blue Jackets at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets
- Date: Friday 12 April 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our Florida vs Columbus predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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