Two teams in the bottom half of the Eastern Conference standings take the ice when the Florida Panthers (12-12-2, 15th in conference) host the Columbus Blue Jackets (13-9-5, 11th) at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET.
Florida’s most recent game was a 2-1 overtime home loss to the Nashville Predators on Dec. 4.
Columbus got a 6-5 home victory against the Detroit Red Wings on Dec. 4 in its last game, winning the shootout 2-0.
Here is what you need to get ready for Saturday’s hockey matchup.
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Florida Panthers vs. Columbus Blue Jackets odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 5:51 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Panthers (-168)Underdog: Blue Jackets (+140)Over/under: 6.5Panthers vs. Blue Jackets game info and start timeDate: Saturday, December 6, 2025Time: 3:30 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
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Panthers stats and trendsFlorida has won nine of its 22 games as a favorite this season.Through nine games with moneyline odds shorter than -168 this season, the Panthers have been victorious three times.Per the moneyline odds, Florida has a 62.7% chance of winning this contest.Florida has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 12 of 26 games this season.In the last 10 contests, the Panthers have gone 4-5-1 (65.0% of possible points).They are scoring at a 3.4 goals-per-game average (34 total) during that span.On the defensive end, the Panthers have given up 3.0 goals per game (30 total) over those 10 outings.Blue Jackets stats and trendsThe Blue Jackets have claimed an upset victory in six, or 33.3%, of the 18 games they have played while the underdog this season.Columbus has four games this season playing as an underdog by +140 or longer, and is 1-3 in those contests.Sportsbooks have implied, based on the moneyline in this matchup, that the Blue Jackets have a 41.7% chance to win.Columbus has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 13 of 27 games this season.In the last 10 contests, the Blue Jackets are 4-2-4 (50.0% of possible points).They have put up 27 goals over that time.On the defensive end, the Blue Jackets have given up 3.4 goals per game (34 total) in those 10 matchups.