Red Wings vs. Panthers prediction, odds, pick for Nov. 2, 2026

The Florida Panthers are favored to beat the Detroit Red Wings at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday (7:00 PM ET), according to Dimers' NHL model.

Our Red Wings vs. Panthers prediction gives Florida a 59.7% chance of winning, but the latest odds suggest there's betting value on the Red Wings as the underdog.

Red Wings vs. Panthers key predictions

• Panthers win probability: 59.7%
• Red Wings win probability: 40.3%
• Red Wings +1.5 puck line: 62.7% cover probability
• Over 6 goals: 50.1% probability

Our NHL predictions estimate how many goals each team is likely to score, accounting for factors such as recent performance, shooting and save percentages, home-ice advantage, and rest.

We then calculate the probability of each team winning and covering the puck line, plus the chance the game goes over or under the total, and compare those probabilities with the latest odds to find betting value.

Red Wings vs. Panthers odds

Here are the best available odds across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets we track.

• Red Wings moneyline: +160 (Caesars Sportsbook)
• Panthers moneyline: 62¢ (Novig)
• Red Wings +1.5: -160 (FanDuel)
• Panthers -1.5: +142 (DraftKings)
• Over 6 goals: -102 (Caesars Sportsbook)
• Under 6 goals: -110 (BetMGM)

Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.

Red Wings vs. Panthers pick: Red Wings moneyline (+160)

Our model makes the Panthers the likelier winner, but our best value bet is the Red Wings moneyline at +160 on Caesars Sportsbook.

Those odds give the Red Wings an implied win probability of 38.5%, while our model puts it at 40.3%.

That's a 1.8% edge, the largest across the moneyline, puck line, and total goals markets for this game.

Red Wings vs. Panthers goal-scorer predictions

Our NHL player props model simulates each matchup 10,000 times to estimate goal-scoring probabilities, factoring in expected player usage, lineup changes, opponent strength, and projected team goals.

Sam Reinhart of the Panthers leads the anytime goal-scorer projections for Monday's game at 42.2%, followed by Detroit's Alex DeBrincat (40.4%). Reinhart and DeBrincat share the highest first goal-scorer probability at 8.8% each.

Most likely anytime goal-scorers

1. Sam Reinhart (Panthers): 42.2%
2. Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings): 40.4%
3. Viktor Arvidsson (Red Wings): 39.0%
4. Brady Tkachuk (Panthers): 34.0%
5. Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers): 32.9%

First goal-scorer predictions

1. Sam Reinhart (Panthers): 8.8%
2. Alex DeBrincat (Red Wings): 8.8%
3. Viktor Arvidsson (Red Wings): 8.0%
4. Brady Tkachuk (Panthers): 7.4%
5. Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers): 6.4%

These are model probabilities, not betting recommendations. Compare projections with available odds to assess potential value.

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Red Wings vs. Panthers game details

• Matchup: Detroit Red Wings vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
• Puck drop: 7:00 PM ET
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

About this prediction

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Predictions are estimates, not guarantees, and can change as new information comes in, such as injury news or starting goaltender confirmations. Learn how our predictions work.

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