Panthers vs. Blues Prediction & Picks - Jan. 29

The Florida Panthers (28-21-3) visit the St. Louis Blues (19-25-9), who have dropped five in a row, on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

Get ready for this showdown with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Thursday's contest.

The Blues' offense has put up 22 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has given up 34 goals. They have had 32 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored five goals (15.6%). They are 2-7-1 over those contests.

Panthers vs. Blues Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final tally of Panthers 4, Blues 3.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-163)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blues (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers have finished 5-3-8 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall record of 28-21-3.
In the 15 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-1-2 record (good for 26 points).
Looking at the 12 times this season the Panthers finished a game with only one goal, they have a 2-9-1 record, good for five points.
Florida has scored exactly two goals in 10 games this season (2-6-2 record, six points).
The Panthers have scored at least three goals 29 times, and are 24-5-0 in those games (to register 48 points).
In the 19 games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 11-7-1 to record 23 points.
In the 35 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 18-14-3 (39 points).
The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in 17 games. The Panthers went 10-7-0 in those contests (20 points).

Blues Splits and Trends

The Blues have a record of 19-25-9 this season and are 1-9-10 in overtime games.
In the 21 games St. Louis has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 28 points.
Across the 10 games this season the Blues ended with only one goal, they have earned six points.
When St. Louis has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 11 points (4-11-3 record).
The Blues have scored at least three goals 23 times, earning 30 points from those matchups (13-6-4).
St. Louis has scored a lone power-play goal in 20 games this season and has recorded 22 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, St. Louis has posted a record of 6-12-3 (15 points).
The Blues have been outshot by opponents 31 times this season, and earned 31 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Panthers Rank	Panthers AVG		Blues AVG	Blues Rank
20th	3.02	Goals Scored	2.43	32nd
23rd	3.23	Goals Allowed	3.4	27th
8th	28.9	Shots	24.8	32nd
4th	25.6	Shots Allowed	27.8	15th
23rd	18.09%	Power Play %	16.9%	25th
8th	82.49%	Penalty Kill %	73.94%	29th

Panthers vs. Blues Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
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Where: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri