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Blue Jackets vs. Panthers Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [3/6/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers matchup.
The Florida Panthers will square off with the Columbus Blue Jackets in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Columbus-Florida game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Panthers with a win probability of 68% and the Blue Jackets with 32%."
For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blue Jackets vs. Panthers predictions page.
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Blue Jackets vs. Blue Jackets Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Panthers a 68% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (+100) | -1.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | +250 | -300 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's strongest edge in today's Blue Jackets vs. Panthers matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Blue Jackets vs. Panthers Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Florida's Sam Reinhart is most likely to score the first goal in Blue Jackets vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Reinhart an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 42.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.2% |
| Adam Fantilli | 5.1% |
| Kent Johnson | 4.7% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 8.8% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 8.2% |
| Aleksander Barkov | 5.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 28.5% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 26.6% |
| Kent Johnson | 25.9% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 42.1% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 39.8% |
| Sam Bennett | 30.3% |
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's action between the Panthers and Blue Jackets at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Thursday, March 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Panthers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Columbus vs. Florida picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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