Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction and Odds - Apr 1, 2023

The Columbus Blue Jackets square off with the Florida Panthers in NHL action at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Panthers vs. Blue Jackets, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who will win Panthers vs. Blue Jackets?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Panthers-Blue Jackets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Panthers a 65% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.

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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Current Odds

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 (-110), Panthers -1.5 (+100)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets +230, Panthers -260
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+100/-115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blue Jackets are +1.5 underdogs against the Panthers, with -110 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Panthers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +100.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jackets at +230. That means you can bet $100 to profit $230, earning a total payout of $330, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -260, where you can risk $260 to win $100, for a total payout of $360, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Blue Jackets

• Puck Line: Blue Jackets +1.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Blue Jackets @ +230 via PointsBet (4.2% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 7 @ -115 via PointsBet (52% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blue Jackets moneyline is the best option due to the 4.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Panthers-Blue Jackets matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Blue Jackets? The data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Panthers and Blue Jackets.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Florida's Matthew Tkachuk is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Blue Jackets.

DimersBOT gives Tkachuk an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Nationwide Arena, while the Panthers star is a 45.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 8.6% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 7.1% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 6.3% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 6.2% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 4.8% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Boone Jenner: 7.4% probability
• Johnny Gaudreau: 6.3% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 5.9% probability
• Liam Foudy: 4.7% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 4.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 45.8% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 39.1% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 35.6% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 33.7% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 29.2% probability

Columbus Blue Jackets

• Johnny Gaudreau: 39.1% probability
• Boone Jenner: 38.6% probability
• Jack Roslovic: 31.8% probability
• Liam Foudy: 27.0% probability
• Kirill Marchenko: 26.6% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Panthers vs. Blue Jackets on Saturday April 1, 2023.

Panthers vs. Blue Jackets 2023 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Blue Jackets and Panthers at Nationwide Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
• Date: Saturday April 1, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Nationwide Arena

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