The Florida Panthers (11-4-1, second in the Eastern Conference) and the New Jersey Devils (11-6-2, first in conference), square off on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we expect to secure the win in Thursday's hockey contest.

The Devils have put up a 6-3-1 record during their last 10 games. They have scored 34 total goals (seven power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 31.8%) while giving up 20 goals to their opponents.

Panthers vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final tally of Panthers 4, Devils 3.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-134)
Computer Predicted Total: 6.5
Computer Predicted Spread: Panthers (-0.6)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers have an 11-4-1 record overall, with a 2-1-3 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
Florida has seven points (3-0-1) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they lost every time.
Florida finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
The Panthers have scored three or more goals 11 times, and are 11-0-0 in those games.
In the eight games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it picked up 11 points after finishing 5-2-1.
In the seven games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-2-0 (10 points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 4-1-1 to register nine points.

Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils have a record of 11-6-2 this season and are 1-2-3 in overtime contests.
In the four games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
New Jersey failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
The Devils have scored three or more goals 15 times, earning 24 points from those matchups (11-2-2).
This season, New Jersey has recorded a single power-play goal in eight games and picked up 11 points with a record of 5-2-1.
When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 8-3-1 (17 points).
The Devils' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Devils went 3-3-1 in those matchups (seven points).

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