Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Blackhawks and Panthers are set to face off at 1:00 ET on NBCS. The Panthers will host the game at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL.
The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Panthers are favored to win at home against the Blackhawks. Check out BetCoco for Florida Panthers – Chicago Blackhawks odds
Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The last three times that the Blackhawks have faced off vs. the Panthers as the underdog, they have gone 2-1. Over the last three head-to-head matchups between the Blackhawks and Panthers, taking the Blackhawks against the puck line has been a good bet, as they are a perfect 3-0 ATS.
- Chicago has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- In their last ten games at home, the Panthers have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 3-7 vs. the spread. The team averaged 2 goals per game in this stretch.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Panthers have an puck line record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Blackhawks have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.
Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction
Coming in with a record of 5-7-0, the Blackhawks have been the underdog every game this season. When they have hit the road, they have a 4-4-0 record this season, and they are 1-3-0 at home.
Offensively, the Blackhawks come into the game at 2.6 goals per contest placing 30th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 32nd position in the league. The Chicago offense is ranked 26th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 19th in the NHL.
Goalie Arvid Söderblom gets the start and has made five starts this season. His record at this point is 1-4, and his save percentage is 88.3%.
Going into the game against Chicago, the Panthers hold a 8-4-1 record. They have a 5-2-0 record when favored and 3-2-1 as underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 3-3-1 record, while they are 5-1-0 when playing at home.
When looking at their offense, the Panthers have an average of 3.1 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. Florida’s offense is currently ranked 28th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 23rd in the league.
Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky gets the start and has made 11 starts this season. His record at this point is 7-3, and his save percentage is 90.6%.
Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Blackhawks winning this game by a score of 4-3.
Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Tips
- We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+202)
- The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5
- Our NHL model projects 7 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Florida Panthers Injury Report
- Aaron Ekblad – Shoulder – Out
- Sam Bennett – Lower Body – Out
- Brandon Montour – Shoulder – Out
Chicago Blackhawks Injury Report
- Jarred Tinordi – Oblique – Out
- Andreas Athanasiou – Undisclosed – Out
- Taylor Hall – Lower Body – Out
- Colin Blackwell – Lower Body – Out
- Luke Philp – Achilles – Out
- Samuel Savoie – Femur – Out
