Jets vs. Panthers Prediction & Picks - Oct. 30

The Florida Panthers (7-4-2) host the Winnipeg Jets (4-6-3, losers of seven straight) at Amerant Bank Arena. The contest on Friday, Oct. 30 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a peek at which squad we pick to emerge with the victory in Friday's action on the ice.

Over the past 10 contests, the Jets have registered a 2-6-2 record after putting up 23 total goals (two power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a success rate of 7.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 32 goals in those games.

Jets vs. Panthers Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Panthers 4, Jets 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-229)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers are 2-2-4 in overtime contests on their way to a 7-4-2 overall record.
• In the six games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 4-0-2 record (good for 10 points).
• In the three games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
• Florida has scored two goals in two games this season (1-0-1 record, three points).
• The Panthers are 5-1-1 in the seven games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 11 points).
• In the three games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 1-1-1 to register three points.
• In the nine games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 6-2-1 (13 points).
• The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Panthers finished 1-2-1 in those matchups (three points).

Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have posted a record of -3-3 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 4-6-3.
• Winnipeg has earned nine points (3-3-3) in its nine games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Jets registered only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
• Winnipeg has one point (0-1-1) in two games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
• The Jets have scored at least three goals in six games, earning 10 points from those contests.
• This season, Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal in three games has a record of 1-0-2 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 2-3-2 (six points).
• The Jets have been outshot by opponents in four games, going 2-1-1 to record five points.

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Jets vs. Panthers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, October 30, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida

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