Two teams heading in opposite directions will take the ice at FLA Live Arena Tuesday when the Arizona Coyotes take on the Florida Panthers.
The Coyotes have won three of their last four games, while the Panthers have slipped in the NHL standings as of late, losing four of their last five contests. Read further to get the best Coyotes vs Panthers score prediction, as well as other information, such as NHL player stats and NHL odds, to guide your bets
in this matchup.
Arizona Coyotes vs Florida Panthers Information
- Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2023
- Time: 7:00 PM
- Venue: FLA Live Arena
- Location: Sunrise, Florida
- How to Watch: ESPN+ | NHLPP | Regional Broadcast Partners
Last Game Information
The Arizona Coyotes last played on New Year’s Eve, and they took on the Tampa Bay Lightning.
They got off to a fast start, scoring two goals in the game’s first seven minutes, but Tampa Bay took over, scoring five of the last six goals to run away in the third period. Centers Nick Bjugstad and Travis Boyd each scored a goal for Arizona, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.
The Florida Panthers last played on New Year’s Day, a home game against the New York Rangers, falling to the Rangers 5-3.
New York scored the first two goals of the game, and the Panthers were swimming upstream the rest of the game, as they couldn’t catch the upbeat Rangers. Centers Sam Bennett, Nick Cousins, and Eric Staal scored goals for the Panthers, who lost their fourth game in five tries.
Arizona Coyotes vs Florida Panthers Analysis
Arizona Coyotes Analysis
The Arizona Coyotes come into play with a record of 13-17-5, good for 31 points and seventh place in the Central Division. Looking at the NHL standings, the Coyotes currently are the 13th-best team in the Western Conference based on points.
Arizona has played better of late, winning three of their last four games. Based on NHL statistics, the Coyotes are averaging 2.9 goals per game, which among NHL teams, is 26th overall. They allow 3.46 goals per contest, which puts them 28th in the NHL in that category.
Looking at NHL player stats for Arizona, they are led offensively by right winger Clayton Keller, who has 13 goals and 21 assists for 34 points. Left winger Lawson Crouse leads the Coyotes with 14 goals. Arizona has just two players that have at least ten goals this season.
Between the pipes, goaltender Karel Vejmelka has a record of 11-10-4 with a goals-against average of 3.16 and a save percentage of .907. Vejmelka has recorded two shutouts this season.
Florida Panthers Analysis
The Florida Panthers come into play with a record of 16-18-4, good for 36 points and seventh place in the Atlantic Division, 24 points behind the Boston Bruins in the NHL standings.
The Panthers currently sit in 13th place in the Eastern Conference regarding points. Based on NHL statistics, the Panthers are averaging 3.2 goals per game, good for 14th in the NHL. They are allowing 3.16 goals per game, 18th in the NHL.
Looking at NHL player stats, the Panthers are led offensively by left-winger Matthew Tkachuk, who has 17 goals and 26 assists for 43 points.
Center Carter Verhaeghe leads the team with 18 goals. Florida has three players that have at least ten goals on the season. Between the pipes, goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky has a record of 8-12-1 with a goals-against average of 3.32 and a save percentage of .894.
Odds Breakdown for Arizona Coyotes vs. Florida Panthers
When making NHL picks, it is wise to look at the NHL odds before making a decision. You should also look at the NHL injury report to see if any key players are out for the game. Looking at each team’s injury report, the only injured player for either team is center Nick Schmaltz for Arizona. The odds for each team are as follows:
- Arizona: Moneyline: N/A, Spread: +1.5, O/U: 6.5
- Florida: Moneyline: N/A, Spread: -1.5, O/U: 6.5
Arizona Coyotes vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick and Score Prediction
- Betting Pick: Arizona +1.5
- Score: Florida 4, Arizona 3
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