| 27-40-8 | March 31, 2014, 07:30 PM | Prudential Center | 31-28-15 |
A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Florida duelling New Jersey on Monday at Prudential Center.
New Jersey battles the Panthers, currently with a 27-40-8 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 25-34-15 for the Devils and 34-35-6 for the Panthers. View Florida Panthers vs New Jersey Devils Odds and Stats.
Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Devils as -221 moneyline Favorite in this matchup. Over under bettors saw the number open at 5 at Sportsbook.
The Devils - Panthers odds would favor the Devils if the lines were set according to our power ranks. New Jersey is rated No. 18 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Florida is at No. 25.
Florida lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Canadiens on March 29. Bettors who backed the Canadiens at -170 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, New Jersey was a 2-1 loser on the road against the Islanders. Bettors on New York at +128 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up New Jersey's No. 28-ranked offense (2.41 goals per game) against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 27 at 3.25 goals per game allowed. The Devils Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.91% rate while the Panthers have a 75.21% rate on the penalty kill.
Next up:
Florida at New York, Tuesday, April 1st
New Jersey at Buffalo, Tuesday, April 1st
