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The Florida Panthers (12-12-1) host the Nashville Predators (9-13-4) at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers have lost three straight games.
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Here is our pick for who will capture the victory in Thursday's game.
Over the past 10 games, the Predators have registered a 4-6-0 record after totaling 29 total goals (six power-play goals on 32 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 18.8%). Their opponents have scored a combined 35 goals in those games.
Panthers vs. Predators Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final result of Panthers 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-186)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 1-1-2 in overtime games as part of a 12-12-1 overall record.
- 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 at least three 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 registered 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 11 times, and went 7-4-0 (14 points).
Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators have earned a record of 2-4-6 in overtime games to contribute to an overall mark of 9-13-4.
- In the 10 games Nashville has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 12 points.
- This season the Predators registered just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- When Nashville has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned nine points (3-4-3 record).
- The Predators have scored three or more goals in 11 games, earning 13 points from those contests.
- This season, Nashville has capitalized on a single power-play goal in nine games and registered seven points with a record of 3-5-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 3-6-1 (seven points).
- The Predators have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 13 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Predators AVG | Predators Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3 | Goals Scored | 2.62 | 28th |
| 19th | 3.2 | Goals Allowed | 3.58 | 31st |
| 12th | 29 | Shots | 27.7 | 16th |
| 7th | 26.1 | Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 13th |
| 17th | 19.1% | Power Play % | 16.05% | 25th |
| 24th | 79.27% | Penalty Kill % | 80.77% | 19th |
Panthers vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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