New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers Picks and Predictions January 14th 2025

New Jersey Devils vs Florida Panthers January 14th 2025

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Panthers versus the Devils? The puck drops at 7:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 6 goals, with the Devils being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Panthers.

Florida vs. New Jersey Key Information

• Teams: Panthers at Devils
• Where: Prudential Center Newark
• Date: Tuesday, January 14th
• Betting Odds NJ -149 | FLA +127 O/U 6

The Panthers Can Win If…

With a 4-2 win over the Stars, the Panthers improved to 25-16-3. Florida covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total line was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell just short.

Four different players scored for the Panthers, who led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up. A.J. Greer broke the tie at 17:28 in the third period, and Sam Reinhart added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Carolina’s offense took 25 shots on goal and scored 4 times in their 4-2 win over Dallas. A.J. Greer found the net for the first time this season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th goal on an empty net. The Panthers’ other goals came from Evan Rodrigues, who opened the scoring in the first period, and Matthew Tkachuk, who netted his third goal on a power play in the second period.

Carolina had 16 giveaways but managed 8 takeaways. The Panthers recorded 6 assists, with Tomas Nosek picking up his first of the season on Greer’s goal. Eetu Luostarinen earned his fourth assist on Reinhart’s empty-netter.

Spencer Knight posted a 92% save percentage with 23 saves against the Stars. The Panthers’ defense also tallied 8 takeaways and 22 hits. After allowing two goals in the 2nd period, they shut out Dallas in the 3rd, helping secure a 4-2 win.

• Across Florida’s last three regular season games, their record sits at 1-2. Their record vs the puck line sits at 1-2 in these matchups, while posting a 2-1 over-under mark.
• Through their last ten regular season contests, Florida has a record of 4-6. Their record vs the puck line sits at 3-7 in these matchups, while posting a 3-7 over-under mark.

The Devils Can Win If…

New Jersey’s 3-0 loss to the Flames dropped their record to 26-15-4. The Devils were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.

The game was scoreless until the third period, when the Flames broke through at 14:26. New Jersey gave up two more goals in the period, including an empty-netter with 3:15 left.

New Jersey’s offense was shut out in their 3-0 loss to Calgary. The Devils fired 22 shots on goal but failed to find the back of the net. They also had 19 giveaways, which didn’t help their offensive efforts.

All three periods ended without a goal for New Jersey, who were blanked for the first time this season.

Defensively, the Devils held their own until the third period, where they gave up three goals, including an empty-netter. Jacob Markstrom made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. The defense also registered 5 takeaways and 22 hits.

• Spanning across their last three games, New Jersey have gone 2-1. This includes going 0-3 vs. the puck line and posting an over-under mark of 0-3.
• New Jersey has put together a record of 5-5 in their last ten games (regular season). Across these games, their puck line record was just 3-7, while posting an over-under record of 2-8.

The Lean

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Panthers to come out with a win against the Devils while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at +127, I’m placing my bet on the Panthers to win outright.

Our projections have the Panthers pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Panthers, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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Devils Look to Keep the Momentum Going Against Panthers

The New Jersey Devils are back in action Tuesday night, hosting the Florida Panthers in Newark, and they’re feeling pretty good right now. After a clutch overtime win and a string of solid performances, the Devils are ready to defend their home ice.

Devils: Riding High and Loving Home Ice

The Devils (13-6-3 at home) have found their groove again. Saturday’s 3-2 OT win over the Tampa Bay Lightning was the latest highlight, with Stefan Noesen’s power-play goal sealing the deal.

They’ve Got Florida’s Number:

• New Jersey has already beaten the Panthers twice this season, with wins of 4-1 and 6-2 back in November.
• Coach Sheldon Keefe said those games set the standard: “We stuck to our game plan, and it worked. That’s what we’re capable of when everything clicks.”

Special Teams Need a Boost:

• The Devils’ power play is one of the best in the league (28.4%), but lately, it’s been a bit off—just 2-for-18 over their last eight games.

Panthers: Searching for Answers

The Panthers have been struggling to stay consistent. They’ve dropped six of their last nine games, including a frustrating 4-3 loss to the Flyers on Monday.

Sam Reinhart is on Fire:

• Reinhart is doing everything he can to keep Florida competitive. He’s got five goals in his last three games and leads the team with 27 goals and 51 points.
• “He’s been great every night,” Panthers coach Paul Maurice said.

What’s the Problem?

• Forward Evan Rodrigues summed it up: “We stopped being physical and got a little too cute. We let them back into the game.”

What to Watch For

1. Devils’ Home Edge:
   • With five of their next six games at home, New Jersey has a chance to build some serious momentum.
2. Panthers’ Fight to Stay in It:
   • Florida has the talent, but they need to play with more grit to compete with a confident Devils squad.
3. Power Play Battle:
   • If New Jersey can get their power play firing again, it could be the game-changer.

Prediction

The Devils are playing with confidence and have been strong at home all season. Florida’s Reinhart might put up a fight, but unless the Panthers find some consistency, New Jersey is likely to come out on top.