| MATCHUP | Florida Panthers | Chicago Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-4 | 3-7 |
| Spread | -1.5 136 | +1.5 -162 |
| Moneyline | -180 | +150 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (102) | Under 6.5 (-122) |
| Where | United Center, Chicago, IL | |
| When | Sunday, October 25, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
In this article we will formulate a Panthers vs Blackhawks prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, October 25th at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Florida Panthers Betting Preview
The Florida Panthers are 5-4-2 this season after they lost to the Penguins by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Florida allowed one goal in the first period, one in the second, and two in the third in the shutout loss. The Panthers out shot Pittsburgh by a total of 26-22, won 45.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-4 on the power play in the game. Florida was led by Sam Reinhart, who had four shots, while Cooper Black stopped 18 out of 21 shots in the loss.
Prior to that game, Florida lost to the Senators by a score of 5-1, but did defeat the Kraken by a score of 8-3 before that. The Panthers have scored 2.82 goals per game and they have allowed 3.09 goals against per game, while also going 19.2% on the power play and 82.6% on the penalty kill this season. Matthew Tkachuk has led the team with three goals and 12 assists, while Akira Schmid is 2-2-1 with a 3.62 goals against average and an .867 save percentage this season.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Preview
The Chicago Blackhawks are 3-7-0 this year after they lost to the Canadiens by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Chicago led 1-0 in the first period, but they allowed the last four goals in the loss. The Blackhawks were out shot by a total of 28-21, won 37.3% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. Chicago was led by Connor Bedard, who had one goal, while Spencer Knight stopped 24 out of 27 shots in the game.
Prior to that loss, Chicago lost to the Stars by a score of 4-0, but did defeat the Jets by a score of 4-3 before that. The Blackhawks have scored 2.20 goals per game and they have allowed 4.00 goals against per game, while also going 10.3% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill this season. Patrick Kane has led the team with one goal and five assists, while Spencer Knight is 3-5-0 with a 3.52 goals against average and an .888 save percentage this year.
Why the Chicago Blackhawks will win
- The Panthers have lost nine of their last 10 games as road favorites.
- The home team has won eight of the last nine games between the Panthers and Blackhawks.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 12 games as an away favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The underdogs have covered the puck line in 13 of the Panthers’ last 15 games at United Center.
- The Blackhawks have won the third period in each of their last five home games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.
Why the Florida Panthers will win
- The Blackhawks have lost each of their last 11 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Panthers have won nine of their last 11 road games against Central Division opponents.
- The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- The Blackhawks have lost the third period in 10 of their last 11 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Total Goals Facts
- Eight of the Blackhawks’ last nine day games at United Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Panthers’ last four games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Blackhawks’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last four day games against opponents on a losing streak.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Prop Facts
- Andrew Mangiapane has scored a goal in three of his last four home appearances against the Panthers.
- Patrick Kane has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against the Panthers at United Center.
Florida Panthers Player Prop Facts
- Aleksander Barkov has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Panthers as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- Cole Reinhardt has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances.
Panthers vs Blackhawks Prediction
Chicago comes into this matchup on a two game losing streak and they have been outscored 8-2 during that span. The Blackhawks are 3-3-0 at home this year, while the Panthers are 3-3-2 on the road. Florida has also lost two in a row and they have been outscored 9-1 in those two losses. The Panthers are the more talented team, but I don’t trust either offense to produce right now. Take the under in this one.