The Florida Panthers (8-7-1) take on the Washington Capitals (8-7-1) at Amerant Bank Arena on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams fresh off a vistory. The Panthers took down the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in their most recent game, while the Capitals are coming off a 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is our pick for which team will secure the win in Thursday's hockey action.

The Capitals have a 4-5-1 record in their past 10 games. They have scored 29 goals while giving up 24 in that time. On the power play, 32 opportunities have resulted in five goals (15.6% success rate).

Panthers vs. Capitals Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final tally of Panthers 3, Capitals 2.

Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-148)
Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
Spread Pick: Capitals (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

The Panthers have gone 1-1-2 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 8-7-1.
Florida has won all four of its games that were decided by one goal.
In the three games this season the Panthers recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
Florida has scored a pair of goals in three games this season (1-1-1 record, three points).
The Panthers have scored more than two goals nine times, and are 7-2-0 in those games (to record 14 points).
In the six games when Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 4-2-0.
In games when it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 4-4-1 (nine points).
The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 4-3-0 to record eight points.

Capitals Splits and Trends

The Capitals (8-7-1 overall) have posted a record of 1-1-2 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
Washington has earned four points (2-3-0) in its five games decided by one goal.
This season the Capitals scored only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
Washington failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
The Capitals have scored at least three goals 10 times, earning 15 points from those matchups (7-2-1).
Washington has scored a single power-play goal in six games this season and has recorded 10 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Washington is 4-4-1 (nine points).
The Capitals' opponents have had more shots in five games. The Capitals finished 4-1-0 in those matchups (eight points).

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