Blackhawks vs. Panthers Odds, Picks & Prediction: Lay Panthers on Home Ice

In a non-conference affair in the Sunshine State, the Florida Panthers host the reeling Chicago Blackhawks. In this Blackhawks vs. Panthers prediction, you can find the latest odds, betting trends, the probable starting goalie matchup, key stats, value player props, and more.

The Blackhawks come into this game struggling, losing three in a row and six of their last seven games.

The Panthers (8-5-2) had won three in a row before a 5-3 home-ice loss to the Detroit Red Wings in their last game.

These teams met late last month in the Windy City with the Panthers beating the Blackhawks 3-2.

Blackhawks vs. Panthers Odds

Here are the odds for tonight’s game from Caesars Sportsbook:

• Moneyline: Blackhawks (+205) / Panthers (-250)
• Total (Over/Under): Over 6 goals (-107) / Under 6 goals (-115)
• Puck Line:  Blackhawks +1.5 goals (-118) / Panthers -1.5 goals (+100)

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Chicago Blackhawks Betting Trends

• The Blackhawks are 1-6 SU in their last seven games.
• They are 0-6 SU on the road this season.
• They are 0-6 SU in their last six games as an underdog.
• While they have an Under record of 5-2 in their last seven games, their last two games have gone Over.

Florida Panthers Betting Trends

• The Panthers are 5-3 SU in their last eight games.
• They have played an early-season road-heavy schedule and are 3-2 at home on the season.
• They are 5-3 SU as a favorite.
• They have an over record of 4-3 in their last seven games.

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In their last game, the Blackhawks lost at home 5-2 to the Colorado Avalanche, taking a 2-0 lead just 7:05 in before the Avalanche outscored them 5-0 for the rest of the game. In the loss, Wyatt Kaiser, Roman Kantserov scored a goal and Spencer Knight gave up four goals on 28 shots.

Chicago has been outscored 14-6 in their current three-game skid and have given up five goals in each of the last two games. They are just out of the basement in the Western Conference and have the second-fewest points in the NHL.

After winning three in a row, the Panthers lost to the Detroit Red Wings in their last game 5-3, where it was tied 2-2 after the second period, but they were outscored 3-1 in the third. Sam Reinhart, Sam Bennett, and Aaron Ekblad lit the lamp in the losing effort, and Jacob Markstrom gave up four goals on 28 shots.

Florida sits in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference with the sixth most points.

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Key Stats

Blackhawks

• Goals per game: 31st
• Goals against per game: 31st

Panthers

• Goals per game: 17th
• Goals against per game: Tied for 9th

Probable Starting Goalies

Blackhawks

Chicago did not play last night, so #1 G Spencer Knight (4-8-0, 3.28 GAA, .894 save %) is expected to get the start over backup Arvid Soderblom (0-2-1, 4.66 GAA, .829 save percentage). Knight has been in between the pipes for two of the three games in the Panthers' current three-game skid, allowing seven goals.

Panthers

Florida also did not play last night, and Akira Schmid (5-2-1, 2.86 GAA, .889 save %) and Jacob Markstrom (3-2-1, 2.50 GAA, .890) have split time in goal this season. Markstrom got the start in the last game and has allowed at least three goals in three of his last four starts, while Schmid has allowed no more than two goals in any of his last three starts.

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Blackhawks vs. Panthers Prediction: Panthers Puck Line -1.5 goals (+100)

It's not hard to see why the Blackhawks have the second-fewest points in the NHL, as they rank second-to-last in goals per game and GAA. They have given up five goals in each of the last two games and will get peppered again in this one. The Panthers won three in a row before losing their last game. I think Schmid will get the start, with Markstrom getting the nod in the last game, and he will play well as he did in late October in the win over Chicago. Florida will win by at least two goals, so take the puck line for better odds.

More Blackhawks vs. Panthers Picks, Props and Best Bets

• Sam Reinhart anytime goal scorer: (+125, DraftKings) – Reinhart is tied for the lead for the Panthers in goals and has been hot as of late with a goal in each of the last three games.
• Matthew Tkachuk 1+ assists: (-170, Caesars) – Florida’s Matthew Tkachuk ranks tied for third in the NHL in assists and has five of them in the last three games.
• BradyTkachuk Over 0.5 assists: (-115, Caesars) – The other Tkachuk brother will get in the scoring department in this game for the Panthers, as Brady will have an assist and has four in the last four games.

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Blackhawks vs. Panthers Broadcast Info

• Date: Wednesday, November 4
• Start Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Location: Amerant Bank Arena, Sunrise, Florida
• TV and Streaming Options: TNT, TruTV, CHSN, HBO Max