NHL Prop Bets: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Florida Panthers (March 5, 2026)
The Florida Panthers (30-28-3) face the Columbus Blue Jackets (31-21-8) at Nationwide Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup. The Blue Jackets are favored to win at -115. They're currently +215 to cover the -1.5 puck line while the Panthers are -265 to cover the +1.5 puck line.
- The Panthers have a 20-41 Puck Line record this season, while the Blue Jackets hold a record of 32-28.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -108 and UNDER at -112.
- The Panthers have a 35-25-1 O/U record this season (meaning 35 games have gone over the total points line, 25 have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Blue Jackets have a 28-30-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Panthers are averaging 2.98 goals per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Blue Jackets are averaging 3.12 (18th).
- Defensively, the Panthers are giving up a whopping 3.34 goals per game this season (26th in the league), while the Blue Jackets are giving up an average of 3.17 goals (T21st).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Florida is averaging 29.1 shots per game this season (8th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Columbus is at the opposite end of the spectrum while defending, allowing its opposition 30.0 shots per game (27th).
- Flipping that script, the Panthers are allowing 26.2 shots per game (6th in the NHL), while the Blue Jackets are averaging 29.9 shots (5th).
Power Play
- Florida holds a power play percentage of 19.4%, ranking 21st in the league this season, while Columbus sits 20th with 19.6% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Panthers have a penalty kill rate of 82.4% (ranked 8th), compared to the Blue Jackets at 77.2% (24th).
P1 Result
Florida is +180 to win the first period, while Columbus is +175.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 18-23-20 | 9-12-12 | 9-11-8 | 3-5-2 |
| Columbus | 27-14-19 | 17-4-8 | 10-10-11 | 6-0-4 |
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +280 to go to overtime.
- The Panthers have played in 9 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Blue Jackets have appeared in 18.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Panthers have played in 5 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Blue Jackets have appeared in 7.
Last Time They Met
Florida recorded a 7-6 overtime victory over Columbus at Amerant Bank Arena when these teams last met on December 6. Brad Marchand led the way to that result, recording 1 goal and 3 assists. The Panthers have now won nine straight against the Blue Jackets.
