The Florida Panthers (12-12-1, riding a three-game losing streak) host the Nashville Predators (9-13-4) at Amerant Bank Arena. The game on Thursday, Dec. 4 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Thursday’s hockey action.

During the last 10 games for the Predators, their offense has scored 29 goals while their defense has allowed 35 (they have a 4-6-0 record in those games). In 32 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with six goals (18.8% conversion rate).

Panthers vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final score of Panthers 4, Predators 2.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-233)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers (12-12-1 overall) have a 1-1-2 record in games that have required overtime.
Florida has won all five of its games that were decided by one goal.
In the six games this season the Panthers registered just one goal, they’ve finished 1-5-0 (two points).
Florida has scored exactly two goals in four games this season (1-2-1 record, three points).
The Panthers are 10-4-0 in the 14 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 20 points).
In the eight games when Florida has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 4-4-0.
In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-8-1 (11 points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 7-4-0 to record 14 points.
Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have a record of 9-13-4 this season and are 2-4-6 in overtime games.
In the 10 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
This season the Predators registered only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
Nashville has nine points (3-4-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Predators have scored at least three goals 11 times, earning 13 points from those matchups (6-4-1).
This season, Nashville has scored a lone power-play goal in nine games has a record of 3-5-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 3-6-1 (seven points).
The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 5-7-3 to register 13 points.

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Panthers vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

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