Jets vs. Panthers Prediction & Picks - Oct. 30

The Florida Panthers (7-4-2) host the Winnipeg Jets (4-6-3), who have fallen in seven straight, on Friday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which squad we think will emerge with the victory in Friday's action on the ice.

The Jets have a 2-6-2 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 23 goals while giving up 32 in that period. On the power play, 27 opportunities have resulted in two goals (7.4% success rate).

Jets vs. Panthers Predictions for Friday

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

• Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-234)
• 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 matchups on their way to a 7-4-2 overall record.
• Florida is 4-0-2 (10 points) in its six games decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
• Florida has scored a pair of goals in two games this season (1-0-1 record, three points).
• The Panthers have scored three or more goals in seven games (5-1-1, 11 points).
• In the three games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 1-1-1 to record three points.
• In the nine games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 6-2-1 (13 points).
• The Panthers have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 1-2-1 (three points).

Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have a -3-3 record in overtime contests this season and a 4-6-3 overall record.
• Winnipeg has earned nine points (3-3-3) in its nine games decided by one goal.
• This season the Jets recorded just 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 earned 10 points in their seven games with at least three goals scored.
• This season, Winnipeg has capitalized on a single 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' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Jets finished 2-2-1 in those matchups (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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