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Blue Jackets vs. Panthers prediction: Florida favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [3/12/2026]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Florida Panthers will take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Panthers a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Blue Jackets.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's Blue Jackets vs. Panthers matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Blue Jackets and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 51% chance of beating the Blue Jackets.
According to our model, the Blue Jackets (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% 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 (-275) | -1.5 (+225) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -106 |
| Total | o6.5 (-102) | 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 | Panthers -1.5 | +225 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | -106 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -115 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Panthers to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers player props
Who will score a goal in Blue Jackets vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Matthew Tkachuk is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blue Jackets vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Tkachuk a 43.7% chance of scoring a goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the star is a 9.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Kirill Marchenko | 29.3% |
| Adam Fantilli | 28.8% |
| Mason Marchment | 26.0% |
| Charlie Coyle | 24.5% |
| Mathieu Olivier | 20.7% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | 43.7% |
| Sam Bennett | 38.3% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 29.1% |
| Anton Lundell | 23.4% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 22.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Columbus Blue Jackets
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Adam Fantilli | 5.4% |
| Kirill Marchenko | 5.4% |
| Mason Marchment | 5.1% |
| Charlie Coyle | 4.0% |
| Sean Monahan | 3.8% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk | 9.0% |
| Sam Bennett | 7.6% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 5.4% |
| Evan Rodrigues | 3.9% |
| Anton Lundell | 3.5% |
Blue Jackets vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Panthers and Blue Jackets at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jackets on Thursday.
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 sourced from the latest 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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