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Blues vs. Panthers prediction: Florida favored to win Saturday's NHL matchup [12/20/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get St. Louis Blues vs Florida Panthers predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Florida Panthers will face the St. Louis Blues in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Blues vs. Panthers game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Blues vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Blues and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 62% chance of defeating the Blues.
According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Blues vs. Panthers odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blues | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-160) | -1.5 (+142) |
| Moneyline | +150 | -180 |
| Total | o5.5 (-114) | u5.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Blues 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 | Blues +1.5 | -160 |
| Moneyline | Blues | +150 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -114 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Blues vs. Panthers player props
Who will score a goal in Blues vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Blues vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Reinhart a 42.5% chance of scoring a goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the star is a 9.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jake Neighbours | 27.2% |
| Robert Thomas | 26.7% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 21.9% |
| Pius Suter | 21.8% |
| Jonatan Berggren | 17.8% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 42.5% |
| Brad Marchand | 36.4% |
| Sam Bennett | 35.3% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 29.1% |
| Anton Lundell | 23.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | 5.3% |
| Jake Neighbours | 4.8% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 3.7% |
| Pius Suter | 3.6% |
| Brayden Schenn | 3.2% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 9.2% |
| Sam Bennett | 7.2% |
| Brad Marchand | 6.8% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 5.7% |
| Anton Lundell | 4.3% |
Blues vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's action between the Panthers and Blues at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 62% win probability, will likely beat the Blues on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Blues vs. Panthers insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from 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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