Chicago Blackhawks vs Florida Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Panthers

The Chicago Blackhawks lock horns with the defending Stanley Cup champions Florida Panthers in this NHL season opener at Amerant Bank Arena, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Tuesday, October 7. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

The Panthers could prove too strong for the Blackhawks and there’s lots of juice when it comes to backing them on the puck line. Take the -110 that the favorites cover a -1.5 goal deficit.

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Chicago Blackhawks triumphed in their previous game. It was on the road in the last regular season matchup where Ottawa Senators were beaten 4-3 (OT) at Canadian Tire Centre. Connor Bedard landed 3 points, including 2 goals and 1 assist.

Florida Panthers enters the new season as back-to-back Stanley Cup champions after defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4–2 in last year’s Final series.

Last time out in Game 6, the Panthers cruised to a 5–1 home victory over the Oilers at Amerant Bank Arena to clinch the Stanley Cup. Sam Reinhart managed 4 goals and was +4 overall, with goalie Sergei Bobrovsky played a starring role, stopping 28 shots (.966).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Panthers triumphed 5-1 when they last played the Hawks. This head-to-head was played at Amerant Bank Arena. The past 10 H2H games have seen the Panthers land seven wins.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-6-5	2.6	.914	1

Sergei Bobrovsky (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-8-1	3	.881	2
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

4 wins, 4 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 24.6 shots on goal, with a 16.0% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have given up 3.5 goals from 30.2 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 71.0%.

Connor Bedard is the top points scorer with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, with Frank Nazar recording 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 3.08 goal against average with a .898 save percentage.

The Panthers have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.4 goals from 28.3 shots on goal, with a 17.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.5 goals from 30.3 shots, averaging 5.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.8%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Tkachuk with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, while Carter Verhaeghe is next best after having 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 2.10 GAA with a .924 SV%, including one shutout.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Florida Panthers Prediction & Picks

Step into Chicago Blackhawks vs Florida Panthers with confidence as we bring you our expert match prediction, projected scoreline, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Game Prediction

Rather than back Florida Panthers on the moneyline, our pick is to back them off a -1.5 goal handicap. We’re taking the -110 on the puck line to get bigger odds.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant NHL stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate hockey predictions.

Key Blackhawks vs Panthers stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by Panthers in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Panthers in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by Panthers in 2 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Blackhawks in 11 of their last 20 games.

Panthers -1.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anton Lundell Over 1.5 Shots -200

Anton Lundell (Panthers) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 of the past 10 games. We think it’s achievable that he will cover the Shots on Goal line and there are odds of -200 available.

Correct Score Prediction

Blackhawks 2 - 6 Panthers

The Panthers are available at +2200 when it comes to them winning 6-2. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blackhawks

Panthers

1-0

Blackhawks

+5500

Panthers

+4500

2-0

Blackhawks

+5000

Panthers

+3300

2-1

Blackhawks

+1600

Panthers

+1200

3-0

Blackhawks

+4000

Panthers

+1600

3-1

Blackhawks

+2400

Panthers

+1400

3-2

Blackhawks

+1150

Panthers

+850

4-0

Blackhawks

+6000

Panthers

+1900

4-1

Blackhawks

+2400

Panthers

+850

4-2

Blackhawks

+2400

Panthers

+1300

4-3

Blackhawks

+1600

Panthers

+1150

5-0

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+3000

5-1

Blackhawks

+4500

Panthers

+1400

5-2

Blackhawks

+3000

Panthers

+1150

5-3

Blackhawks

+4000

Panthers

+2400

5-4

Blackhawks

+3300

Panthers

+2500

6-0

Blackhawks

+3300

Panthers

+4500

6-1

Blackhawks

+11000

Panthers

+2800

6-2

Blackhawks

+6000

Panthers

+2200

6-3

Blackhawks

+5500

Panthers

+2500

6-4

Blackhawks

+8000

Panthers

+5500

6-5

Blackhawks

+8000

Panthers

+6600

7-0

Blackhawks

+8000

Panthers

+7000

7-1

Blackhawks

+8000

Panthers

+4500

7-2

Blackhawks

+15000

Panthers

+4500

7-3

Blackhawks

+11000

Panthers

+5000

7-4

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+6600

7-5

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+12500

7-6

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+14000

8-0

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+11000

8-1

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+8000

8-2

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+8000

8-3

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+10000

8-4

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+11000

8-5

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+14000

9-1

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+13000

9-2

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+13000

9-3

Blackhawks

+12000

Panthers

+14000

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Florida Panthers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Florida Panthers are red-hot -286 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 74% chance of winning this game. Chicago Blackhawks are the underdogs at +230 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

1.5 is the puck line and 5.5 is the total goals line. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -118.

Whether you're placing bets before the puck drops or during the live action, the top betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props to explore. The sheer variety means there's no shortage of options to match your strategy.

Moneyline

Blackhawks

+230

Panthers

-286

3-Way Moneyline

Blackhawks

+330

Tie

+425

Panthers

-172

Puck Line

Blackhawks +1.5

-110

Panthers -1.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

You shouldn’t overlook the player and goalie props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Goals, Assists, Points and Shots.

You don’t have to wait for the final outcome when it comes to NHL micro betting. Instead, there’s the opportunity to wager on live lines which tend to be settled in a shorter space of time and the in-game odds are always changing.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Florida Panthers Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.30 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.40 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 24.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 22
• Hits: 16.9
• Giveaways: 17.9
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 22.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12.4
• Blocks: 13.4
• Faceoff Wins : 22.8
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 18
• Blocks: 15.8
• Faceoff Wins : 33.3
• Hits: 42.9
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 21.2
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 27.3
• Hits: 45.1
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.8

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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