The Anaheim Ducks (4-3-1) and Florida Panthers (5-5-0) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT 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 6.5 (+100o / -120u). The Panthers are a -185 favorite to win outright, while the Ducks are +155 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Ducks vs. Panthers predictions and NHL picks.
Ducks vs. Panthers Odds, Pick
| Ducks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -160 | 6.5 100o / -120u | +155 |
| Panthers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +135 | 6.5 100o / -120u | -185 |
Ducks vs. Panthers Spread: Panthers -1.5 (+135 ), Ducks +1.5 (-160)
Ducks vs. Panthers Over/Under: 6.5 (+100o / -120u)
Ducks vs. Panthers Moneyline: Ducks +155, Panthers -185
Ducks vs. Panthers Preview
Last week could have been perfect for the Ducks, but a road loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning spoiled Joel Quenneville’s plans. Tonight, in the 2025 NHL Frozen Frenzy, the Ducks visit Florida to face a Panthers team still missing their best player, Brad Marchand.
The Canadian forward leads Florida in points, goals, and assists, and is expected to miss only this game. He’s projected to return to the ice on November 1 against the Stars at home before traveling to Anaheim for a rematch with the Ducks on November 4.
In the meantime, the Panthers are trying to stay afloat in the Atlantic Division with a mix of close wins and tough high-scoring losses. They currently sit fourth in the division, four points behind the Canadiens.
On the other side of the ice, the Ducks — who will be without Mikael Granlund for an estimated two to three weeks according to coach Quenneville — are preparing for the return of Jansen Harkins from IR.
Both teams are in desperate need of a win, but the Ducks should aim to get it done tonight, as they have two very tough matchups ahead against the Red Wings and Devils.
Ducks vs. Panthers Prediction
This game fits perfectly with Evan Abram's Early High Profile Unders system. This theory focuses on NHL games in October that attract heavy betting attention but tend to open the season with conservative, low-scoring play.
Early in the year, teams are still finding rhythm, systems are tight, and goaltenders are fresh, all leading to lower-scoring environments despite public enthusiasm for overs.
These games often feature marquee matchups or national exposure, drawing inflated totals as casual bettors expect excitement and offense. In reality, early-season hockey is built on structure and defensive discipline, especially when coaches emphasize fundamentals.
When betting volume spikes and the public leans toward the over, value consistently emerges on the under as teams adjust to new rosters, pace, and timing, keeping scoring suppressed
Best Bet: Under 6.5
