Devils vs. Panthers, Picks and Prediction, Thursday, November 20, 2025
The New Jersey Devils face the Florida Panthers with both teams looking to improve in the Eastern Conference. The Devils are 13-5-1 and in second place in the Metropolitan Division but they’ve only won five of their last 10 games. The Panthers have a 10-8-1 record and are near the bottom of the Atlantic Division. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Devils vs Panthers prediction!
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Devils hope their defense improves
The Devils are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.16 goals per game. Jesper Bratt and Dawson Mercer have scored 14 goals and 20 assists to lead the top two lines, but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Nico Hischier, Timo Meier, and Arseny Gritsyuk have combined for 13 goals and 24 assists, while defensemen Simon Nemec and Luke Hughes have added five goals and 18 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.00 goals per game including seven goals in their last two games. Hughes and Nemec have combined for 2.2 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to carry the puck into the offensive zone and easily find open shots on the net. In addition, goaltender Jacob Markstrom has struggled with a .864 save percentage and a 3.83 goals-against average on 236 shots with -7.6 goals saved above average.
Key injury report for Devils
- Jack Hughes (finger) was placed on injured reserve. Had 10 goals and 10 assists.
- Cody Glass (upper body) was placed on injured reserve. Had three goals.
Florida hopes offense turns season around
The Panthers have turned a corner with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.00 goals per game with 15 goals in their last three games. Brad Marchand, Anton Lundell, and Sam Reinhart have scored 28 goals and 27 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Carter Verhaeghe, Evan Rodrigues, and Eetu Luostarinen have combined for 10 goals and 20 assists while defensemen Seth Jones and Gustav Forsling have added three goals and 17 assists from the point to open up the offense.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bruce Marshall | +781.00 |
| 2 |  Jesse Schule | +576.00 |
| 3 |  Brick Haus Sports | +326.00 |
| 4 |  Rob Vincilleti | +240.00 |
| 5 |  Jackie Mack | +240.00 |
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.05 goals per game. Gustav Forsling and Niko Mikkola have combined for 2.6 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net. Additionally, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has struggled with a .883 save percentage and a 2.80 goals-against average on 332 shots with -4.7 goals saved above average.
| # | Handicapper | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Earle Sports Bets | +2,298.00 |
| 2 |  Ross Benjamin | +1,840.00 |
| 3 | Rob Vincilleti | +1,757.00 |
| 4 |  David Hess | +1,745.00 |
| 5 |  Dan Kaiser | +987.00 |
Key injury report for Panthers
- Dmitry Kulikov (upper body) is expected to miss five months. Was one of their top defensemen this season.
Devils vs Panthers Pick
Money Line Pick For Devils vs Panthers
- Panthers (-140) (4 units)
The Panthers have turned a corner this season, and they look to take over this game on their home ice. The Panthers, who average 3.00 goals per game, should pile on the goals against the Devils, who allow 3.00 goals per game, with Brad Marchand, Sam Reinhart, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers should limit the Devils offense with Gustav Forsling and Niko Mikkola creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky to make plenty of big saves. The Panthers should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Panthers money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Devils vs Panthers
- Over 6 (5 Units)
The Devils and Panthers are led by their offenses, and this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Devils, who average 3.16 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Jesper Bratt, Dawson Mercer, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Panthers, who have scored 15 goals in their last three games, should run up the score against the Devils, who have allowed seven goals in their last two games, with Sam Reinhart, Anton Lundell, Brad Marchand, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement while defensemen Seth Jones and Gustav Forsling fire shots on the net from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
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