Predators vs. Panthers Prediction and Odds - Mar 2, 2023

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Nashville Predators face off with the favored Florida Panthers at FLA Live Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Predators vs. Panthers, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Predators vs. Panthers?

Based on advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Predators-Panthers NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Panthers a 62% chance of beating the Predators.

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Predators vs. Panthers Current Odds

• Puck Line: Panthers -1.5 (+122), Predators +1.5 (-135)
• Moneyline: Panthers -225, Predators +190
• Total: Over/Under 7 (+105/-125)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Panthers are currently -1.5 favorites against the Predators, with +122 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Predators (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -135.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -225, which means you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at +190, where you can put down $100 to profit $190, earning a total payout of $290, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 7 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -125.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Predators (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 7 goals is a 58% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Predators vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Predators +1.5 @ -135 via BetMGM (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Predators @ +190 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.9% edge)
• Total: Under 7 @ -125 via DraftKings Sportsbook (58% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Predators moneyline is the best option because of the 3.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Predators vs. Panthers Probabilities

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Predators vs. Panthers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Panthers? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Predators and Panthers.

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According to DimersBOT, Nashville's Matt Duchene is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Panthers.

DimersBOT gives Duchene an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at FLA Live Arena, while the Predators star is a 38.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

• Matt Duchene: 8.0% probability
• Roman Josi: 5.2% probability
• Thomas Novak: 5.1% probability
• Mark Jankowski: 3.4% probability
• Yakov Trenin: 3.4% probability

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 7.7% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 6.4% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.8% probability
• Eric Staal: 5.6% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

• Matt Duchene: 38.6% probability
• Thomas Novak: 28.0% probability
• Roman Josi: 26.8% probability
• Cody Glass: 21.6% probability
• Yakov Trenin: 20.8% probability

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 39.0% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 33.6% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 32.0% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 31.5% probability
• Eric Staal: 30.4% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting analysis before Predators vs. Panthers on Thursday March 2, 2023.

Predators vs. Panthers 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Panthers and Predators at FLA Live Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Nashville Predators vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Thursday March 2, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: FLA Live Arena

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