Florida Panthers vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 10/27/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: Scripps Sports Local, TSN3

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-130) Jets (+112)

Canada Life Centre is the location where the Winnipeg Jets (4-4-3) will attempt to defeat the Florida Panthers (6-4-2) on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Florida at -130 while Winnipeg is priced at +112. The betting total is set at 5.5.

The Florida Panthers had a good night with a 3-2 victory over the Blackhawks their last time on the ice. Florida accrued 16 mins in the box in this game. They also had 4 power play opportunities and were able to score 1 goal. The Panthers offense showed they have some room for improvement in the victory. In the matchup, they converted 3 of the 33 shots they launched.

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Florida Panthers opponents have 53 power play opportunities (1st in hockey) and have come away with 8 goals in those chances. The Panthers have had 289 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .875. Florida has taken 342 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.9%. While at even strength, the Panthers let the opposition score 28 goals while earning 23 as an offensive unit. Florida steps onto the ice with 56 power play opportunities and they have notched 11 goals during those chances, giving them a rate of 19.64%. For the year, they have earned 14 points and their points % is .583. In reference to their scoring, the Florida Panthers have accumulated 34 goals (18th in the league) this year and have conceded 36.

The man in net for this game is Akira Schmid. Opponents have notched 208 goals against Schmid in his career and his goals against rate is 2.97. Schmid has played in 88 matchups during his NHL career. His save percentage is at .896 in his 191 mins on the ice. He has an overall mark of 35-30-11 and he started in 70 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Schmid has accrued 30 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .429. Schmid has had 2,009 shots taken against him and has amassed 1,801 saves.

In their last game, Winnipeg faced off against the Canadiens in an outing where the Jets took a loss by a final score of 2-1. The Jets recorded 1 goal of the 34 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 4 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

Winnipeg has tried 299 shots (19th in hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.03%, while allowing the opposition 321 shots. They have a penalty kill rate of 80.77% on the other teams 26 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage sits at 90.3%. They have earned 31 power play opportunities and they have earned a power play rate of 19.35%. The Jets have 21 goals at even strength and 6 goals (25th in the league) while on the power play. They have allowed 31 goals to be scored by way of 26 goals at even strength and 5 goals while they were shorthanded. For the season, the Winnipeg Jets are sitting with 27 goals, 11 points, in addition to a points percentage of .500.

Across the rink you are likely to see Stuart Skinner patrolling the crease. He is sitting with 5,705 stops out of 6,322 shots attempted, which gives him a save % of .902. Skinner holds a career mark of 124-73-26 and has been in goal for 232 games. He has started in 226 games and has accumulated 12,942 mins. Skinner's quality start percentage comes out to 55.8% and he has earned 126 quality starting assignments in his pro career. Opponents are averaging 2.73 goals per contest and he has relinquished 618 goals overall.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Florida (-130)

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