- The Blackhawks are a +1.5 goal underdog vs. the Panthers
- Panthers vs. Blackhawks Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
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The Florida Panthers (27-20) visit United Center to take on the Chicago Blackhawks (21-22) on Jan. 25 in Chicago, IL. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Blackhawks are betting underdogs in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at +1.5 (-200).
The Panthers vs. Blackhawks Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Panthers vs. Blackhawks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Panthers | -1.5 +185 | 6 -105 | -130 |
| Blackhawks | +1.5 -200 | 6 -115 | +105 |
Panthers vs Blackhawks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Panthers will win this game with 72.1% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Panthers vs Blackhawks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Blackhawks will cover the spread with 60.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Panthers Best Bets & Trends
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 15 away games (+7.35 Units / 46% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 away games (+6.00 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 10 of their last 14 away games (+5.85 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 5 of their last 9 away games (+3.80 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.25 Units / 64% ROI)
Blackhawks Best Bets & Trends
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 3P Game Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+8.50 Units / 57% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 games (+7.85 Units / 52% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+6.05 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.20 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Chicago Blackhawks have covered the 1P Puck Line in 9 of their last 12 games (+4.20 Units / 20% ROI)
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Panthers are 18-32 against the spread this NHL season (-13.35 Units / -19.43% ROI).
- Panthers are 27-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.7 Units /-9.4% ROI
- Panthers are 28-22 when betting the Over for +3.9 Units / 7.12% ROI
- Panthers are 22-28 when betting the Under for -9.1 Units /-16.4% ROI
Blackhawks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Blackhawks are 34-17 against the spread this NHL season (+6.35 Units /7.38% ROI).
- Blackhawks are 21-30 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.05 Units / 5.92% ROI
- Blackhawks are 21-28 when betting the Over for -9.85 Units / -17.3% ROI
- Blackhawks are 28-21 when betting the Under for +5.2 Units / 9.34% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Blackhawks vs Panthers
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart (Fla) | +154 |
| Connor Bedard (CHI) | +160 |
| Brad Marchand (FLA) | +190 |
| Sam Bennett (Fla) | +195 |
| Tyler Bertuzzi (CHI) | +200 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (Fla) | +210 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Blackhawks vs Panthers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +140 |
| Evan Rodrigues (FLA) | 0.5 +150 | 0.5 -210 |
| Brad Marchand (FLA) | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Carter Verhaeghe (FLA) | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 +100 |
| Anton Lundell (FLA) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -118 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Blackhawks vs Panthers
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Mackie Samoskevich (FLA) | 1.5 -115 | 1.5 -118 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 2.5 -135 | 2.5 +100 |
| Evan Rodrigues (FLA) | 1.5 -165 | 1.5 +120 |
| Brad Marchand (FLA) | 2.5 -120 | 2.5 -110 |
| Carter Verhaeghe (FLA) | 2.5 +135 | 2.5 -190 |
Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Blackhawks
The Panthers were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 73-56 (.566) since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 125-86 (.592) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are undefeated (15-0) when scoring 4 or more non-shootout goals this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .881
Blackhawks: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 46-83 (.357) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 69-142 (.327) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks are 21-29 (.420) this season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Panthers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have 0.7 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Panthers have scored on 4% of cycle chances in the first period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Panthers had 90 forecheck chances in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers have scored on 9% of rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
Blackhawks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks scored on 33% of second chance opportunities while tied last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 17%
The Blackhawks averaged 0.78 expected goals per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.03
The Blackhawks were 25-54 (.316) last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Blackhawks averaged 3.8 high danger chances per game while tied last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.1
Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have a .846 save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .888
The Panthers have a .751 slot save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .818
The Panthers have allowed 0.2 rush chances per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
The Panthers have allowed opponents to score on 15% of cycle chances in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
Blackhawks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Blackhawks have 33.5 goals saved above expected while tied this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9.0
The Blackhawks have allowed 8.7 high danger chances per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 5.9
The Blackhawks have allowed 1.49 expected goals per game while tied this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05
The Blackhawks allowed 88 forecheck chances in the second period last season — most among NHL Teams
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