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Blue Jackets vs. Panthers prediction: Florida favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/6/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Florida Panthers and Columbus bluejackets will meet in the NHL at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 3:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Blue Jackets vs. Panthers game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Panthers a 60% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying under.
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blue Jackets | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-166) | -1.5 (+142) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -160 |
| Total | o6.5 (-104) | u6.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Blue Jackets +1.5 | -166 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | -160 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -115 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 6.5 total goals.
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers player props
Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Reinhart a 43.3% chance of scoring a goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the star is a 9.2% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 32.7% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 29.5% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 23.2% |
| Zach Werenski | 21.1% |
| Kent Johnson | 20.6% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 43.3% |
| Brad Marchand | 37.6% |
| Sam Bennett | 31.8% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 28.0% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 24.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 6.7% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.4% |
| Zach Werenski | 4.1% |
| Dmitri Voronkov | 4.1% |
| Kent Johnson | 3.7% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 9.2% |
| Brad Marchand | 7.1% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 5.7% |
| Sam Bennett | 5.5% |
| Anton Lundell | 4.1% |
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's matchup between the Panthers and Blue Jackets at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 3:30PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
- Time: 3:30PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
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Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blue Jackets vs. Panthers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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