| 1 | 2 | 3 | T | ODDS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| FLA | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -445 |
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Florida Panthers Favored to Dominate Chicago Blackhawks in NHL Matchup on Saturday
The Chicago Blackhawks (16-30-5, 37 points, 8th Central) are set to face the Florida Panthers (30-19-3, 63 points, 1st Atlantic) in South Florida on Saturday. Chicago is coming off a 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes and has struggled recently, losing four of the last five games. They are currently last in the Central Division. Florida defeated the LA Kings 3-0 on Wednesday and has won two of the last three games, taking over first place in the Atlantic Division. Chicago will be missing Craig Smith, Connor Murphy, and Laurent Brossiot, while Florida will be without Jonah Gadjovich. Florida is the betting favorite at -400, and the line has remained unchanged. For a detailed prediction and NHL picks for the game, be sure to check out our analysis for the Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers matchup. Dominate the rink and secure your win!
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Blackhawks +320 | Panthers -400
- Spread: Blackhawks +1.5 (+120) | Panthers -1.5 (-145)
- Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 80%.
Chicago vs Florida Stats
Chicago Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks currently have a goals-for average of 2.6 and a goals-against average of 3.4, ranking them 31st in both categories. They average 24.7 shots per game (32nd) and allow an average of 31.4 shots against (31st). Their Power Play is ranked 9th, scoring 24.2% of the time with the man advantage, while their penalty kill is 12th, preventing opponents from scoring 81.2% of the time Chicago is short-handed. Tyler Bertuzzi leads the team in goals with 17, followed by Ryan Donato and Connor Bedard with 15 goals each. Bedard also leads in assists and points with 30 and 45 respectively, while Teuvo Teravainen is second in assists with 23 and points with 34. Seven players on the team have 23 or more points. Landon Slaggert leads in plus/minus at 2, and Petr Mrazek has a 9-17-2 record with a 3.26 goals-against average and .895 save percentage. With a power ranking of 32, the Blackhawks are ranked 30th in offense (scoring an average of 2.64 goals per game), 29th in defense (allowing an average of 3.42 goals against per game) and have a season record of 16-30-5.
Florida Panthers Analysis
The Florida Panthers have had a successful season so far, with a strong offensive performance ranking them 9th in the league for goals scored and a solid defensive showing putting them in 5th place for goals against. Their power play is ranked 8th, with a success rate of 24.2%, while their penalty kill sits at 16th with a 79.4% success rate. Standout performances from players like Sam Reinhart, Matthew Tkachuk, and Aleksander Barkov have contributed to the team's success, with nine players having 20 points or more. The team's goalkeeping has been led by Sergei Bobrovsky, who has a record of 21-11-2 and impressive stats including a 2.72 goals against average and a .901 save percentage. The Florida Panthers currently hold a power ranking of 3 and have a 30-19-3 overall record. In their most recent matchups against Chicago, Florida came out on top with a 2-1 win-loss record.
Florida Panthers Set to Dominate Chicago Blackhawks in NHL Matchup
The Florida Panthers possess a competitive advantage over the Chicago Blackhawks in the upcoming NHL matchup due to their exceptional performance on both offense and defense. Currently ranked 9th in goals scored and 15th in goals allowed, the Panthers are poised to outperform Chicago, which lags far behind in both categories as the 31st-ranked team. Additionally, Chicago struggles with shot production and defense, ranking last and second-to-last, respectively, in these key metrics. The Blackhawks have also faced significant challenges in recent matchups, losing eight of their last 10 games and showing particular vulnerability on the road against Florida. Conversely, the Panthers have demonstrated a more consistent track record, with a 5-4-1 record in their last 10 games. Overall, the disparity in performance between the two teams suggests a strong likelihood of success for the Florida Panthers in this upcoming contest.
