The Florida Panthers (12-12-1, riding a three-game losing streak) host the Nashville Predators (9-13-4) at Amerant Bank Arena. The game on Thursday, Dec. 4 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which club we predict will capture the win in Thursday's game.
Over the last 10 contests, the Predators have gone 4-6-0 while totaling 29 goals against 35 goals allowed. On 32 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored six goals (18.8%).
Panthers vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Panthers 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-207)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have gone 1-1-2 in overtime contests on their way to an overall record of 12-12-1.
- Florida has won all five of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
- Florida has finished 1-2-1 in the four games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering three points).
- The Panthers are 10-4-0 in the 14 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 20 points).
- In the eight games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 4-4-0 record (eight points).
- In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-8-1 (11 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 7-4-0 to record 14 points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a record of 9-13-4 this season and are 2-4-6 in overtime games.
- In the 10 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
- This season the Predators recorded only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has earned nine points (3-4-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Predators have earned 13 points in their 11 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal in nine games has a record of 3-5-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 3-6-1 (seven points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 5-7-3 to register 13 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| 19th | 3.2 | Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 31st |
| 12th | 29 | Shots | 27.7 | 16th |
| 7th | 26.1 | Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 13th |
| 17th | 19.1% | Power Play % | 16.05% | 25th |
| 24th | 79.27% | Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 19th |
Panthers vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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