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Panthers vs. Devils prediction: New Jersey favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/16/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils predictions for NHL Thursday.
The New Jersey Devils will take on the Florida Panthers, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Prudential Center on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model projects the Devils as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Panthers vs. Devils predictions page.
Panthers vs. Devils prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Devils 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Devils a 52% chance of defeating the Panthers.
According to our model, the Panthers (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Panthers vs. Devils odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-175) | -1.5 (+160) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -155 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Panthers vs. Devils picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Panthers vs. Devils matchup is on the moneyline.
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Panthers vs. Devils player props
Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Devils?
According to our model, Florida's Sam Reinhart is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Devils.
Our projections give Reinhart an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Panthers star is a 38.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 8.6% |
| Sam Bennett | 6.6% |
| Brad Marchand | 5.8% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | 6.4% |
| Timo Meier | 6.2% |
| Jesper Bratt | 5.8% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 38.5% |
| Brad Marchand | 30.8% |
| Sam Bennett | 30.7% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nico Hischier | 31.6% |
| Jack Hughes | 30.8% |
| Timo Meier | 29.6% |
Panthers vs. Devils game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Devils and Panthers at Prudential Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. New Jersey Devils
- Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Prudential Center
Dimers' in-depth preview of Thursday's Panthers vs. Devils matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Devils, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Thursday.
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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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