The New Jersey Devils (13-5-1) and Florida Panthers (10-8-1) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Panthers are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-130o / +110u). The Panthers are a -148 favorite to win outright, while the Devils are +124 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Devils vs. Panthers predictions and NHL picks.
Devils vs. Panthers Odds, Pick
| Devils Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -200 | 5.5 -130o / +110u | +124 |
| Panthers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +165 | 5.5 -130o / +110u | -148 |
Devils vs. Panthers Spread: Panthers -1.5 (+165 ), Devils +1.5 (-200)
Devils vs. Panthers Over/Under: 5.5 (-130o / +110u)
Devils vs. Panthers Moneyline: Devils +124, Panthers -148
Devils vs. Panthers Preview
The "At Home, Quality Opponent, Early Season" system in NHL moneyline betting plays on a simple idea: the fresh months reward organized home favorites even when the visitor has a strong record.
In the first two dozen games, coaches are still experimenting, and the market tends to lean toward the brand-name road team. Yet the home side benefits from last change, familiar boards and the comfort of routine, while the opponent adjusts to travel rhythm and line matchups.
That combination turns early marquee nights into statement efforts for the favorite, who can roll four lines, dictate matchups and bank small edges that would be harder to find later in the year — creating steady value backing the home favorite against a quality foe before the season fully settles.
Devils vs. Panthers Prediction
Overall, the system stands at 1,132-728 (61%) with a 4% ROI across all-time results, and it’s off to a 53-23 (70%) start this season with a 16% ROI.
Best Bet: Panthers Moneyline
