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Panthers vs. Blues prediction: Florida favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [1/29/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Florida Panthers vs St. Louis Blues predictions for NHL Thursday.
The St. Louis Blues will square off with the Florida Panthers in NHL action at Enterprise Center on Thursday, commencing at 8:00 PM ET.
The championship matchup pairs two 14–3 teams coming off sharply contrasting conference title games, with New England advancing through a low-scoring, snow-filled AFC Championship win over Denver and Seattle earning its place after a 31–27 NFC Championship thriller against the Rams.
The clash also spotlights two offensive focal points, with Drake Maye guiding New England through a composed, run-focused AFC title performance and Jaxon Smith-Njigba entering as Seattle’s primary playmaker following a 153-yard, one-touchdown outing in the NFC Championship.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Panthers vs. Blues game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Panthers vs. Blues prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Blues 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Panthers a 57% chance of beating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 56% chance of going over.
Panthers vs. Blues odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+160) | +1.5 (-184) |
| Moneyline | -162 | +140 |
| Total | o5.5 (-115) | u5.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Panthers vs. Blues picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available 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 | Blues +1.5 | -184 |
| Moneyline | Blues | +140 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -115 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Panthers vs. Blues player props
Who will score a goal in Panthers vs. Blues?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Blues.
Our projections give Reinhart a 38.4% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is a 7.7% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 38.4% |
| Sam Bennett | 33.6% |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 30.6% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 30.2% |
| Brad Marchand | 27.1% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 32.2% |
| Jake Neighbours | 25.7% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 23.6% |
| Brayden Schenn | 21.8% |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | 21.1% |
First goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 7.7% |
| Sam Bennett | 6.5% |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 6.1% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 5.6% |
| Brad Marchand | 5.6% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 6.4% |
| Jake Neighbours | 5.1% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 4.1% |
| Jimmy Snuggerud | 4.0% |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | 3.8% |
Panthers vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's matchup between the Blues and Panthers at Enterprise Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Panthers vs. Blues insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on 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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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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