Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 25 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Panthers vs Blackhawks

The Florida Panthers square off against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Sunday, January 25.

We’re going for Over 5.5 goals when the Panthers meet the Blackhawks. Our prediction is available at -130 and we’re expecting some power scoring.

Florida Panthers have triumphed in their previous three road games. The latest saw them beat Minnesota Wild 4-3 (OT) at Xcel Energy Center. Brad Marchand registered two goals, with Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart also finding the net.

Chicago Blackhawks lost when they last took to the ice. At United Center, they were turned over 2-1 (SO) at home to Tampa Bay Lightning. Ryan Greene was the only goal scorer, while Arvid Soederblom recorded 30 saves (.968).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Panthers have claimed back-to-back victories over the Hawks. Both successes came at Amerant Bank Arena and the scorelines were 5-1 and 3-2. The Panthers have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Daniil Tarasov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-13-2	3	.899	0
23/24	8-11-3	3.18	.908	0

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-20-10	2.7	.908	3

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 27.4 shots on goal, with a 11.8% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have given up 3.5 goals from 23.9 shots, averaging 5.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

Sam Bennett is the top points scorer with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, with Carter Verhaeghe recording 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 2.59 goal against average with a .885 save percentage.

The Hawks have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 24.1 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.6 goals from 28.2 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.4%.

The top points scorer is Tyler Bertuzzi with 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists, while Ryan Greene is next best after having 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.18 GAA with a .927 SV%, including one shutout.

Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

Our expert Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

The value bet can be found by backing Overs in this NHL clash. Take a punt on the -130 that we see the net found at least six times when the teams take to the rink.

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Key Panthers vs Blackhawks stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Panthers games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Panthers games on the road.

Over 5.5 Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 56.5% chance of landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There is a way to get bigger odds by betting Over on the Total. Bettors often look to move the line so they can land a more profitable return if the selection wins.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Evan Rodrigues Over 1.5 Shots -164

Evan Rodrigues (Panthers) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. We’re expecting history to repeat itself and for him to cover the Shots on Goal line at odds of -164.

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Correct Score Prediction

Panthers 2 - 4 Blackhawks

There are betting odds of +1700 that the Blackhawks land a 4-2 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Panthers

Blackhawks

1-0

Panthers

+4500

Blackhawks

+5000

2-0

Panthers

+4000

Blackhawks

+4500

2-1

Panthers

+1300

Blackhawks

+1400

3-0

Panthers

+2500

Blackhawks

+3300

3-1

Panthers

+1600

Blackhawks

+1900

3-2

Panthers

+800

Blackhawks

+900

4-0

Panthers

+3300

Blackhawks

+4500

4-1

Panthers

+1300

Blackhawks

+1700

4-2

Panthers

+1400

Blackhawks

+1700

4-3

Panthers

+1050

Blackhawks

+1150

5-0

Panthers

+5500

Blackhawks

+8000

5-1

Panthers

+2200

Blackhawks

+3000

5-2

Panthers

+1500

Blackhawks

+2000

5-3

Panthers

+2400

Blackhawks

+2800

5-4

Panthers

+2200

Blackhawks

+2400

6-0

Panthers

+9000

Blackhawks

+12500

6-1

Panthers

+5000

Blackhawks

+7000

6-2

Panthers

+2900

Blackhawks

+4000

6-3

Panthers

+3000

Blackhawks

+3500

6-4

Panthers

+5000

Blackhawks

+6000

6-5

Panthers

+5500

Blackhawks

+6000

7-1

Panthers

+8000

Blackhawks

+12500

7-2

Panthers

+7000

Blackhawks

+10000

7-3

Panthers

+5500

Blackhawks

+7500

7-4

Panthers

+7000

Blackhawks

+8000

7-5

Panthers

+11000

Blackhawks

+12500

7-6

Panthers

+13000

Blackhawks

+14000

8-4

Panthers

+12000

Blackhawks

+14000

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Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 58% chance of securing victory, Florida Panthers are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -137. The market suggests that Chicago Blackhawks are least likely to win at +114.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -120.

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Moneyline

Panthers

-137

Blackhawks

+114

3-Way Moneyline

Panthers

+115

Tie

+340

Blackhawks

+180

Puck Line

Panthers -1.5

+172

Blackhawks +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-102

Over 5.5

-120

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.40 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14.1
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 24.6
• Hits: 21.9
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 13.9
• Blocks: 11.2
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 23.2
• Giveaways: 15.2
• Takeaways: 5.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 24.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 9.7
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 23.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.6
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 23.1
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.8

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