A pair of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, the Florida Panthers (second at 11-4-1) and the New Jersey Devils (first at 11-6-2), square off on Thursday, November 14 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our pick for which squad will take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

The Devils have gone 6-3-1 in their past 10 contests, totaling 34 goals while conceding 20 in that time. On 22 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored seven goals (31.8%).

Panthers vs. Devils Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this encounter predicts a final result of Panthers 4, Devils 3.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-140)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers (11-4-1 overall) have a 2-1-3 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
In the four games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-0-1 record (good for seven points).
In the three games this season the Panthers scored only one goal, they lost every time.
Florida finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering one point).
The Panthers have scored at least three goals 11 times, and are 11-0-0 in those games.
In the eight games when Florida has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 5-2-1 to register 11 points.
In the seven games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-2-0 (10 points).
The Panthers' opponents have had more shots in six games. The Panthers finished 4-1-1 in those contests (nine points).

Devils Splits and Trends

The Devils have earned a record of 1-2-3 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 11-6-2.
New Jersey has earned four points (1-1-2) in its four games decided by one goal.
New Jersey failed to win both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Devils have earned 24 points in their 15 games with at least three goals scored.
New Jersey has scored a lone power-play goal in eight games this season and has registered 11 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 8-3-1 (17 points).
The Devils' opponents have had more shots in seven games. The Devils finished 3-3-1 in those contests (seven points).

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