The Florida Panthers (3-2-2) host the Vancouver Canucks (2-6, losers of five in a row) at Amerant Bank Arena. The contest on Thursday, Oct. 15 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Thursday's contest.

Canucks vs. Panthers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Panthers 5, Canucks 2.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-308)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers have a 3-2-2 record overall, with a 1-2-3 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
Florida is 2-0-2 (six points) in its four games decided by one goal.
In the two games this season the Panthers registered just one goal, they've finished 1-1-0 (two points).
Florida has taken three points from the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (1-0-1 record).
The Panthers have scored at least three goals in three games (1-1-1, three points).
In the one game when Florida has capitalized with a lone power-play goal, it lost in overtime to register one point.
In the five games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 3-1-1 (seven points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents twice, and went 0-1-1.

Canucks Splits and Trends

The Canucks (2-6 overall) have posted a record of 1-0-1 in games that have required OT this season.
Vancouver has earned two points (1-2-0) in its three games decided by one goal.
This season the Canucks scored only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
Vancouver failed to win all four games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
The Canucks have scored at least three goals in three games, earning four points from those contests.
Vancouver has scored a lone power-play goal in five games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
Vancouver is undefeated (1-0-0, two points) when outshooting its opponent this season.
The Canucks have been outshot by opponents seven times this season, and earned just two points in those games.

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