Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/25

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The Florida Panthers will visit the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The game will start at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on NHLN. The Panthers have a record of 26-20-3 this season.

The Blackhawks have a record of 21-23-8. Both teams have similar conference records, with the Panthers at 14-14 and the Blackhawks at 14-15. Fans can expect a competitive game as these teams meet on the ice.

Panthers vs Blackhawks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
  • Venue: United Center
  • Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Florida Panthers -1.5 (+165), Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 (-201), Florida Panthers ML -146, Chicago Blackhawks ML +122, Over/Under 6.0 (-113/-109)

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers are coming off a close win against the Minnesota Wild, where they scored 4 goals and allowed 3. Brad Marchand led the way with 2 goals and 1 assist, showing his skill on the ice. Sergei Bobrovsky was in net, making 18 saves on 21 shots.

In their game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Panthers secured a 2-1 victory. Sam Bennett contributed with a goal and Sam Reinhart provided an assist. The Panthers recorded 27 hits in the game, showing their physical play style.

The Panthers have had mixed results in their recent games, with a tough loss to the San Jose Sharks by 4-1. Eetu Luostarinen was the lone goal scorer for the Panthers in that game. Despite the loss, Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves on 27 shots.

Chicago Blackhawks Team Preview

The Chicago Blackhawks have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost 2-1 to the Tampa Bay Lightning despite Ryan Greene scoring a goal. They managed only 18 shots on goal against the Lightning and failed to capitalize on power plays.

In a recent away game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Blackhawks secured a 4-3 win. Ilya Mikheyev contributed with a goal and an assist, while Spencer Knight made 28 saves. The Blackhawks had 22 hits and 14 blocks, showing strong defensive efforts.

Connor Bedard remains a key player for the Blackhawks, with 20 goals and 28 assists this season. Tyler Bertuzzi also stands out with 24 goals. Spencer Knight leads the goaltending efforts with 15 wins and 900 saves in 34 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are the favorite with a moneyline of -146 against the Chicago Blackhawks at +122. Florida’s skater stats show they rank higher in goals and assists compared to Chicago. With these factors, picking the Panthers to win is a solid choice. The projected score is Florida 4, Chicago 3.

The over/under for the game is set at 6.0. The combined projected score is 7, suggesting that the game might go over the total. Florida’s strong offensive stats, paired with Chicago’s lower defensive ranks, support an over pick. Betting on the over at -113 is recommended.