Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Prediction & Picks - Oct. 13

The Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2) host the Florida Panthers (2-2-2) at Nationwide Arena on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6:15 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a loss. The Blue Jackets were defeated by the St. Louis Blues 5-3 in their last outing, while the Panthers are coming off a 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.

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As hockey action continues, get ready for the matchup by checking out which squad we project to win Tuesday's game.

Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final result of Blue Jackets 4, Panthers 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Blue Jackets (-133)
• Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Panthers (+1.5)

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Blue Jackets Splits and Trends

• The Blue Jackets went 12-12-24 in overtime matchups last season to contribute to an overall record of 40-30-12.
• Columbus was 11-13-10 (32 points) in its 34 games decided by one goal.
• In the 17 games last season the Blue Jackets scored just one goal, they went 3-11-3 (nine points).
• Columbus lost all 11 games last season when it scored exactly two goals.
• The Blue Jackets were 37-4-9 when they scored three or more goals (to record 83 points).
• In the 23 games when Columbus recorded a single power-play goal, it went 15-3-5 to register 35 points.
• In the 47 games when it outshot its opponent, Columbus was 24-16-7 (55 points).
• The Blue Jackets' opponent had more shots in 33 games last season. The Blue Jackets went 15-13-5 in those contests (35 points).

Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers have posted a record of 1-2-3 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 2-2-2.
• In the four games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
• This season the Panthers scored only one goal in two games and they've earned two points (1-1-0) in those contests.
• Florida has earned three points (1-0-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
• The Panthers have scored more than two goals two times and have posted one total point across those games.
• Florida has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and lost in overtime.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Florida has posted a record of 2-1-1 (five points).
• The Panthers have been outshot by opponents twice, and earned a single point in those games.

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Panthers vs. Blue Jackets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:15 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio

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