The Nashville Predators (9-13-4) and Florida Panthers (12-12-1) 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 6 (-115o / -105u). The Panthers are a -190 favorite to win outright, while the Predators are +160 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Predators vs. Panthers predictions and NHL picks.
Predators vs. Panthers Odds, Pick
| Predators Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -158 | 6 -115o / -105u | +160 |
| Panthers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +130 | 6 -115o / -105u | -190 |
Predators vs. Panthers Spread: Panthers -1.5 (+130 ), Predators +1.5 (-158)
Predators vs. Panthers Over/Under: 6 (-115o / -105u)
Predators vs. Panthers Moneyline: Predators +160, Panthers -190
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Predators vs. Panthers Prediction
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Best Bet: Predators Moneyline
