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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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we project to secure the win in Thursday’s hockey action.

In the last 10 contests, the Predators have gone 4-6-0 while totaling 29 goals against 35 goals given up. On 32 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (18.8%).

Panthers vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Panthers 4, Predators 2.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-225)
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 have finished 1-1-2 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 12-12-1.
Florida has won all five of its games that were decided by one goal.
In the six games this season the Panthers scored just one goal, they’ve finished 1-5-0 (two points).
Florida has finished 1-2-1 in the four games this season when it scored two goals (registering three points).
The Panthers have scored more than two goals 14 times, and are 10-4-0 in those games (to register 20 points).
In the eight games when Florida has scored a single power-play goal, it went 4-4-0 to register eight points.
In the 14 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-8-1 (11 points).
The Panthers’ opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Panthers finished 7-4-0 in those contests (14 points).
Predators Splits and Trends

The Predators have posted a record of 2-4-6 in overtime matchups on their way to an overall mark of 9-13-4.
Nashville has earned 12 points (4-2-4) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
This season the Predators recorded only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
Nashville has earned nine points (3-4-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Predators have earned 13 points in their 11 games with three or more goals scored.
Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in nine games this season and has registered seven points from 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 record 13 points.

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