Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers Prediction - 12/6/2025
Updated July 9, 2026
The Columbus Blue Jackets head into Saturday’s road game against the Florida Panthers with momentum after a dramatic 6–5 shootout win over the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. Florida is reeling, losers of four straight games. As these two clubs meet for the first time this season at Amerant Bank Arena on December 6, I get you ready for this Eastern Conference contest with my Blue Jackets vs Panthers prediction.
Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets Moneyline
Confidence: ★★★★☆
The Panthers' slump has been tough to watch lately. They have suffered four straight losses and five straight home games without a win (0-4-1 inside Amerant Bank Arena). They have been held to just one goal in each of their last two games and will try to pick things up on the attack here.
Columbus arrives with some momentum. Their shootout win over Detroit was their second win in a row. Over their last 10 outings, they are 4–2–4, picking up at least a point in 8 of those 10 games. Notably, when Columbus hits at least three goals, they’ve been very successful this season, going 12–1–3 in those games.
Florida goalie Sergei Bobrovsky figures to be under pressure. With the Panthers in a rut and giving up above three goals per game on average this season, their goaltender has a save percentage under .900 for the year. Columbus is projected to have Elvis Merzlikins in net for this game. He has struggled this season with a 3.61 GAA.
On Florida’s side, veteran forward Brad Marchand leads the club with 15 goals and 12 assists. He’ll be the go-to threat to break through the Blue Jackets' defense and help Florida get its confidence back. Also, Sam Reinhart has been active recently, contributing six goals and nine assists over his last 10 games.
On Columbus’ side, defenseman Zach Werenski has tallied 9 goals and 20 assists this season, anchoring both the defense and offense. Forward Adam Fantilli has shown flashes of brilliance with a team-high 11 goals for the year.
Player | Prop |
|---|---|
Brad Marchand | Over 0.5 Points |
Sam Reinhart | Over 0.5 Points |
Zach Werenski | Over 0.5 Points |
Adam Fantilli | Over 0.5 Goals |
Score Projection: Florida Panthers 3 – Columbus Blue Jackets 4 (OT or shootout possible)
Win Probability: Florida Panthers 50%, Columbus Blue Jackets 50%
While Florida remains the favorite on paper, their home skid, penalty troubles, and defensive softness make them vulnerable here. Columbus comes in with momentum and confidence in their offense. I think there is some value on the underdog here and I'll take the Jackets to get a win over the struggling Panthers.
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