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Florida Panthers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday Night

The Florida Panthers, with a record of 12-6-1, will be facing off against the Chicago Blackhawks, who hold a record of 6-12-1, on Thursday, November 21 at 8:30 p.m. ET. Both teams are looking to bounce back from recent losses, with Florida falling 6-3 to Winnipeg and Chicago losing 3-2 to Anaheim. Florida is the favored team with a opening line of -235 remaining stable. Fans can expect an exciting matchup between these two teams.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Panthers -235 | Blackhawks +200
• Spread: Panthers -1.5 (+105) | Blackhawks +1.5 (-125)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 70%.

Florida vs Chicago Stats

Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers recently suffered a 6-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets after a previous 5-0 win against the same team. In the losing game, Matthew Tkachuk led the team with a goal and an assist, while goalie Sergei Bobrovsky made 21 saves on 25 shots. Bobrovsky, who has a 9-4-1 record with a 2.98 GAA and .893 SV%, will start in the upcoming game against Chicago. The Panthers have been averaging 3.63 goals per game, ranking 8th in power play efficiency at 23.7%. Defensively, they are allowing 3.26 goals per game and have a penalty kill ranking of 10th at 82.5%. The team is currently ranked 5th in offense, 16th in defense, and holds a 12-6-1 record for the season, with an overall power ranking of 7.

Chicago Blackhawks Analysis

The Chicago Blackhawks recently suffered a 3-2 loss to Anaheim, extending their win streak to three games. Despite leading 2-1 going into the third period, they gave up two goals to lose the game. Jason Dickinson scored twice, and Connor Bedard had two assists in the game. The Blackhawks are expected to start Petr Mrazek, who has a 5-8 record with a 2.79 GAA and a .906 SV%. Against Florida in his career, he has an 8-6-3 record with a 2.86 GAA and a .911 SV%. The Blackhawks are averaging 2.3 goals per game and allowing 3.1 goals per game. Their power play ranks 15th at 19.6%, and their penalty kill ranks 18th at 78.6%. Chicago currently has a power ranking of 27 and is ranked 32nd in offense, scoring an average of 2.39 goals per game. On defense, they are ranked 15th, giving up an average of 3.11 points per game. Overall, the Blackhawks have a record of 6-12-1. In their last three matchups against Florida, the Panthers went 1-1-1.

Florida Panthers Favored to Secure Victory Over Chicago Blackhawks and Cover -1.5 Point Spread

The Chicago team has encountered recent challenges, making it a favorable opportunity for Florida to secure a victory while also covering the -1.5 point spread. Known for their top-tier offense, the Panthers boast skilled goaltender Bobrovsky, who is expected to demonstrate a strong performance following a subpar showing. Conversely, Chicago is anticipated to face difficulties in scoring against Florida, with an anticipated final score of 5-2 or 5-3 in favor of the Panthers. Thus, it is recommended to consider betting on the Panthers to cover the -1.5 spread in this matchup.

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