Panthers vs. Predators Prediction and Odds - Feb 18, 2023

The Nashville Predators and Florida Panthers clash in of the NHL at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, starting at 2:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Panthers vs. Predators, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Panthers vs. Predators?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Panthers-Predators NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Panthers a 53% chance of beating the Predators.

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Panthers vs. Predators Current Odds

• Puck Line: Predators +1.5 (-200), Panthers -1.5 (+190)
• Moneyline: Predators +125, Panthers -140
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Predators are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Panthers, with -200 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 the market at +190.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at +125. That means you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Predators (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Predators

• Puck Line: Predators +1.5 @ -200 via BetMGM (68% probability)
• Moneyline: Predators @ +125 via PointsBet (2.3% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Predators moneyline is the best option due to the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

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Panthers vs. Predators Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Predators? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Panthers and Predators.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose 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. Predators.

DimersBOT gives Tkachuk an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Panthers star is a 41.5% 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: 8.3% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 6.1% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 5.9% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.7% probability
• Eric Staal: 4.7% probability

Nashville Predators

• Matt Duchene: 7.0% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 5.2% probability
• Roman Josi: 4.2% probability
• Tanner Jeannot: 4.1% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 41.5% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 32.5% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 31.3% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 31.3% probability
• Eric Staal: 27.8% probability

Nashville Predators

• Matt Duchene: 36.8% probability
• Nino Niederreiter: 28.4% probability
• Roman Josi: 23.9% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 22.6% probability
• Tanner Jeannot: 21.5% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights before Panthers vs. Predators on Saturday February 18, 2023.

Panthers vs. Predators 2023 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Predators and Panthers at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to start at 2:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Nashville Predators
• Date: Saturday February 18, 2023
• Time: 2:00PM ET / 11:00AM PT
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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