The Florida Panthers (12-12-1) host the Nashville Predators (9-13-4) at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers have lost three games in a row.
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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey game.
The Predators' offense has totaled 29 goals over their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 35 goals. They have had 32 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored six goals (18.8%). They are 4-6-0 over those contests.
Panthers vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Panthers 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-223)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have gone 1-1-2 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 12-12-1.
- Florida has won all five of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Panthers scored only one goal, they've finished 1-5-0 (two points).
- Florida has taken three points from the four games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-2-1 record).
- The Panthers are 10-4-0 in the 14 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 20 points).
- In the eight games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-4-0 record (eight points).
- When it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-8-1 (11 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 7-4-0 to record 14 points.
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have a record of 9-13-4 this season and are 2-4-6 in overtime matchups.
- Nashville has earned 12 points (4-2-4) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Predators scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Nashville has nine points (3-4-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
- The Predators have scored at least three goals 11 times, earning 13 points from those matchups (6-4-1).
- This season, Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in nine games has a record of 3-5-1 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 3-6-1 (seven points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Predators went 5-7-3 in those matchups (13 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 3.00 | Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| 20th | 3.20 | Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 30th |
| 11th | 29.0 | Shots | 27.7 | 16th |
| 7th | 26.1 | Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 13th |
| 18th | 19.10% | Power Play % | 16.05% | 25th |
| 24th | 79.27% | Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 18th |
Panthers vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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