Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers 12/13/2022 Picks

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers 12/13/2022 Picks Predictions Previews

The Columbus Blue Jackets are on their way to FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida to face off with the Florida Panthers on Tuesday evening.

Columbus comes into this match-up after winning ten games over 27 contests played with a two-game winning streak following a one-point victory in the overtime period over the Los Angeles Kings at 6-5 on December 11.

GK Elvis Merzlikins had difficulty protecting the net against the Kings with a save percentage of just .868 after giving away five goals in 38 minutes of action but managed to hang on in the extended period to earn the victory for the Blue Jackets.

Center Jack Roslovic punched in two goals with two assists while RW Patrik Laine chipped in one goal and two assists in leading the way for Columbus in the win.

The Columbus Blue Jackets posted an average of just 2.78 goals on 29.6 shots per match while their defense faltered in conceding an average of 4.04 goals per outing.

LW Johnny Gaudreau led the offense for the Blue Jackets with a team-high 31 points and a team-leading 21 assists on the season. Gaudreau also led Columbus in goal-scoring with 10 of 80 total attempted shots.

The totals went UNDER in 7 of the Blue Jackets’ last 9 outings and Columbus is 3-6 straight up in its last 9 matches played.

The Columbus Blue Jackets are 2-8 SU in their last 10 contests played versus Florida and 2-11 straight up in their last 13 road games.

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Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Predictions 12/13/2022

The Florida Panthers will be staying at home to bounce back by hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets with a 7-3-3 home record this season.

Florida recorded 13 wins on the season with a two-game skid following a 2-5 loss at home to the Seattle Kraken on December 11.

Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky struggled on the net for the Panthers with only a .871 save percentage after conceding four goals on 31 shots.

Center Eric Staal scored the first goal for Florida on assists from Centers Colin White and Nick Cousins while Chris Tierney chipped in another goal in the 18:43 minute of the third period on assists from Defenseman Matt Kiersted and Center Zac Dalpe in leading the offense for the Panthers.

Florida is one of the top offensive teams in the league with an average of 3.34 goals on 37.8 shots per match but their defense is below par relinquishing an average of 3.35 goals per outing this year.

LW Matthew Tkachuk augmented the offense for the Panthers with 37 points scored on the season while leading all setters in dishing out a team-leading 24 assists. Center Carter Verhaeghe nailed 15 goals on 92 shots in leading Florida in goal-scoring this year.

The totals went OVER in 10 of the Panthers’ last 14 contests and Florida is 4-9 straight up in its last 13 matches played.

The totals went OVER in 6 of the Panthers’ last 6 games played versus Columbus and also went OVER in 6 of Florida’s last 7 home outings.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Florida Panthers. The NHL Pick for this contest is Florida -300. The Panthers are the stronger team here and they will try to end a two-game losing streak by beating the Blue Jackets with a home-ice advantage on Tuesday.

Florida will take control of this match with crowd support on their backs. Prediction: The Florida Panthers will win 4-1.

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