Blackhawks vs Panthers Prediction
The Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at FLA Live Arena.
Blackhawks Look to Build on Last Win
The Blackhawks come into this game with a 5-7-0 record overall, but they were able to secure a victory in the last game. The Blackhawks' offense got out to a fast start and they ended up five goals on the way to the victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Blackhawks scored four of the goals in the first period. The Blackhawks overall are averaging 2.58 goals while their defense is giving up 3.42 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th, while the defense is ranked 22nd. In this game, the Blackhawks need the offense to get out to a fast start.
Blackhawks Betting Trends
- The Panthers have lost seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in eight of the Panthers' last nine home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Panthers have lost the first period in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
Panthers Look for Sixth Win at Home
The Panthers sit with an 8-4-1 record overall, and they have gone 5-1 at home. On Saturday, the Panthers faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes and they were able to secure the 5-2 victory. At the end of the first period they were up 2-1, and they didn’t look back on the way to the victory. The Panthers are averaging 3.07 goals while their defense is giving up 2.84 goals per game. The defense is ranked 9th, and they are going to need the defense to be good here.
Panthers Betting Trends
- The Panthers have lost seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
- The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in eight of the Panthers' last nine home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Panthers have lost the first period in seven of their last eight games against Central Division opponents.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Blackhawks scored five goals in the last game, but four of those came in the first period. The Blackhawks aren’t going to get out to as strong of a start here, and this will be another comfortable game for Florida. The Panthers' offense will go over their season average of 3.07 goals, and I expect they will finish with four or five goals. Back the Panthers on the puck line to cash.
