Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets Prediction, 10/13/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Columbus Blue Jackets

Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH

TV: Scripps Sports Local, Blue Jackets Hockey Network

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+104) Blue Jackets (-115)

The Florida Panthers (2-1-2) are traveling to Nationwide Arena on Tuesday where they will try to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets (2-2-0). The odds on this game have the Panthers at +104 while the Blue Jackets are at -115. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Florida Panthers were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-1 defeat to the Wild in their previous game. The Panthers had an offensive game that was below their expectations in the defeat. In the game, they finished 1 of the 30 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 5 attempts on the power play but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Florida had 25 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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While at even strength, the Panthers have conceded 7 goals while notching 8 themselves. Florida Panthers opponents have earned 22 power play opportunities (6th in the NHL) and have earned 5 goals in those attempts. In regard to their scoring capabilities, the Florida Panthers have accumulated 9 goals (30th in the league) so far this season and have allowed 12. Florida has tried 137 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 6.6%. For the current season, they have 6 points and their points percentage comes in at .600. The Panthers so far have had 116 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .897. Florida skates onto the rink with 28 power play opportunities and they have added 1 goal during those chances, giving them a rate of 3.57%.

The player between the pipes for this game is Akira Schmid. Schmid has participated in 83 games during his professional hockey career. He has accumulated an overall mark of 32-28-11 and was named the starter in 66 games. Opponents have tallied 193 goals against Schmid in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 2.92. Schmid has seen 1,892 shots taken against him and has garnered 1,699 total saves. His save percentage is at .898 in his 180 mins in the crease. Throughout his time in hockey, Schmid has earned 28 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .424.

Their last time out, Columbus faced off against the Blues in an outing where the Blue Jackets took the loss by a tally of 5-3. They had 1 power play attempt in this matchup but weren't able to score a goal. The Blue Jackets netted 3 goals out of the 23 shots on goal they tried.

Columbus has taken 112 shots (31st in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.71%, while allowing the opposition 106 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 75.00% on their opponents 12 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is currently 86.8%. They have a tally of 10 opportunities on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 20.00%. The Blue Jackets are sitting with 10 goals at even strength and 2 goals (24th in pro hockey) while having a power play advantage. They have permitted 14 goals to be scored by way of 11 goals at even strength and 3 goals while they had less men on the ice. For the year, the Columbus Blue Jackets have 12 goals, 4 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500.

For the opposition you are going to see Jet Greaves protecting the goal. Greaves has amassed a career mark of 37-30-11 and has played in 79 contests. Greaves' quality start rate sits at 64.5% and he has 49 quality starting assignments in his hockey career. He has racked up 2,130 saves out of 2,337 shots taken against him, which gives him a save % of .911. His opposition is averaging 2.72 goals per game and he has given up 207 goals altogether. He has been a starter 76 games and has racked up 194 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Columbus (-115)

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