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The Winnipeg Jets (4-6-3) and Florida Panthers (7-4-2) will 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 broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Panthers are favored at -225 on the moneyline, with the Jets +185 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (+114o / -135u).
Let's get into our Jets vs. Panthers predictions and NHL picks.
Jets vs. Panthers Prediction
- Pick: Florida Panthers 60 Minute Line
Our Winnipeg vs. Florida best bet is on the Panthers to win in regulation, with the best odds currently available at DraftKings. For all of your NHL bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NHL odds page.
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Jets vs Panthers Odds
| Jets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -135 | 6.5 114o / -135u | +185 |
| Panthers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +114 | 6.5 114o / -135u | -225 |
- Jets vs. Panthers puck line: Jets +1.5 (-135), Panthers -1.5 (+114)
- Jets vs. Panthers over/under: 6.5 (+114o / -135u)
- Jets vs. Panthers moneyline: Jets +185, Panthers -225
- Jets vs. Panthers best bet: Panthers 60 Minute Line
Jets vs. Panthers Preview
Even before the Winnipeg Jets washed their hands of Connor Hellebuyck, the Jets have been a disaster.
They started the season winning four out of six and then have lost seven in a row. As someone who's always had a soft spot for them, I'm afraid I saw it coming. This team has had a hard time recapturing the magic of the 2024-25 season and it's shown in the past two seasons.
Tonight, they play the Florida Panthers, which will be the second time in three games. On Tuesday in Winnipeg, Florida throttled the Jets with a 5-1 beatdown. Carter Verhaeghe netted a couple of goals while the Tkachuk brothers, Matthew and Brady, had three points each.
I'm having a hard time envisioning the Jets getting revenge here. They're a close team, but are nowhere near on the level of talent that the Panthers have.
Right now, Florida is the top defensive unit in the NHL, with a 20.29 xGA. This is incredibly important because it has the volatile Akira Schmid as its netminder.
The offense hasn't been clicking yet with the Cats, with their goal differential at a shocking -3. You can probably tack that onto them being top-heavy. Florida's depth has not been showing up on the offensive end.
Regardless, I'll take its top-end talent any day of the week. After starting the season 1-4, it's finally starting to look up, winning five out of its last seven. Take the Cats in regulation.
Best Bet: Florida Panthers 60 Minute Line (-135, DraftKings)
