Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/5/2024]

The New Jersey Devils will face the Florida Panthers in NHL action at Prudential Center on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Tuesday's Panthers vs. Devils matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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Panthers vs. Devils Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Devils 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 52% chance of beating the Devils.

According to our model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

Panthers vs. Devils Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Panthers	Devils
Puck Line	-1.5 (+210)	+1.5 (-225)
Moneyline	-125	+110
Total	o6.5 (-113)	u6.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Panthers vs. Devils Picks

Our probabilities, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Panthers -1.5	+210
Moneyline	Devils	+110
Total	Under 6.5	-105

Although the Devils are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Panthers -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

And while the Panthers are more likely to win the game, taking the Devils moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Panthers vs. Devils Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Devils?

According to our model, New Jersey's Jack Hughes is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Devils.

Our projections give Hughes an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Devils star is a 41.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart	7.1%
Carter Verhaeghe	6.6%
Matthew Tkachuk	5.8%
Aleksander Barkov	5.5%
Sam Bennett	3.8%

New Jersey Devils

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	8.4%
Tyler Toffoli	6.4%
Nico Hischier	5.8%
Timo Meier	5.6%
Jesper Bratt	5.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart	35.7%
Carter Verhaeghe	33.4%
Matthew Tkachuk	31.9%
Aleksander Barkov	27.9%
Sam Bennett	22.2%

New Jersey Devils

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Hughes	41.6%
Nico Hischier	33.3%
Tyler Toffoli	32.2%
Jesper Bratt	30.4%
Timo Meier	28.1%

Panthers vs. Devils Game Information

Tuesday's action between the Devils and Panthers at Prudential Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils
• Date: Tuesday March 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Prudential Center

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Conclusion

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