The Florida Panthers (26-17-3) welcome the Anaheim Ducks (18-21-6) to Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday evening in what promises to be an intriguing cross-conference matchup.
The Panthers, currently second in the Atlantic Division, are looking to bounce back from a disappointing 5-2 home loss to Detroit, while the Ducks arrive in Florida having lost five of their last six games.
Recent history favors the Panthers, who hold a commanding 7-2-1 record in the last ten meetings between these teams, though the Ducks did claim victory in their most recent encounter with a 5-4 overtime win last January.
Florida's offensive prowess, averaging 3.17 goals per game, stands in stark contrast to Anaheim's league-worst scoring rate of 2.42 goals per contest.
The goaltending matchup is expected to feature Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky, who looks to rebound from being pulled in his last start, against Anaheim's John Gibson.
With the Panthers seeking to maintain their position near the top of the Atlantic Division and the Ducks desperate to turn their season around, this interconference clash could prove more competitive than the teams' records might suggest.
Florida Panthers vs. Anaheim Ducks: who will win?
For tonight's Florida Panthers vs Anaheim Ducks matchup, our predictive model gives the Panthers a 67.33% chance of defeating the Ducks.
Florida Panthers: 67.33% win probability
- Superior offensive output (150 goals for vs Ducks' 111)
- Better overall record (26 wins vs Ducks' 18)
- Higher points total (55 points vs Ducks' 42)
Anaheim Ducks: 32.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (142 goals against, 6th worst in league)
- Struggling recent form (LLWLL in last 5 games)
- Low win percentage (18 wins in 45 games played)
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Florida Panthers vs. Anaheim Ducks odds
| Florida Panthers | Anaheim Ducks | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -375 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +300 (via Caesars Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Florida Panthers have won 26 out of 46 matches this season.
- 2The Anaheim Ducks have won 18 out of 45 matches this season.
- 3With 55 points, the Florida Panthers holds the 5th position in the league standings.
- 4Anaheim Ducks's 42 points place them 12th in the rankings.
Florida Panthers vs. Anaheim Ducks form
Florida Panthers vs. Anaheim Ducks head to head
Florida Panthers
83%
Anaheim Ducks
17%
Jan 15, 2024
Florida Panthers
4 : 5
Anaheim Ducks
Nov 18, 2023
Anaheim Ducks
1 : 2
Florida Panthers
Feb 20, 2023
Florida Panthers
4 : 3
Anaheim Ducks
Nov 7, 2022
Anaheim Ducks
3 : 5
Florida Panthers
Apr 12, 2022
Florida Panthers
3 : 2
Anaheim Ducks
Mar 19, 2022
Anaheim Ducks
0 : 3
Florida Panthers
