Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks NHL Betting Tips and Predictions

by | Mar 30, 2022

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Panthers vs. Blackhawks Betting Picks & Predictions

The Florida Panthers and Chicago Blackhawks are coming off a win and a loss, respectively, heading into their matchup at BB&T Center on Thursday at 7:00 PM ET. Panthers (-345) versus Blackhawks (+265) looks like a mismatch, according to the moneyline odds. Find more below on the Panthers vs. Blackhawks betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.

Panthers vs. Blackhawks Betting Line

Panthers vs Blackhawks Betting Information
Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline
Panthers -345 Blackhawks +265

Panthers vs. Blackhawks Game Info

  • Game Day: Thursday, March 31, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • Location: Sunrise, Florida
  • Arena: BB&T Center

Computer Predictions for Panthers vs. Blackhawks

Computer picks for Panthers vs Blackhawks
Score Prediction
Panthers 5 Blackhawks 2

Panthers vs. Blackhawks Betting Trends

  • Through 58 games as the moneyline favorite this season, Florida has won 42 of those games.
  • The Panthers have been victorious in eight of the nine games they have played with moneyline odds lower than -345.
  • The moneyline odds say Florida has a 77.5% chance of winning this game.

    • Florida Panthers Leaders

  • A leading offensive player this season for Florida, Jonathan Huberdeau has scored 93 points in 66 games (23 goals and 70 assists).
  • Aleksander Barkov Jr. is contributing with 66 points (29 goals, 37 assists).
  • Sam Reinhart has 63 total points for Florida, with 24 goals and 39 assists.
  • Sergei Bobrovsky (32-6-3) has a goals against average of 2.6 on the season, and 1158 saves. His .914 save percentage ranks 16th in the league.

    • Florida Panthers Season Stats

  • The Panthers rank first in the NHL with 268 total goals this season, averaging 4.1 per game.
  • On defense, the Panthers have been one of the best units in league play, conceding 191 goals to rank 10th.
  • They have a league-pacing goal differential of +77 this season.
  • The 49 power-play goals the Panthers have recorded this season have come on 213 power-play chances, ranking them fifth-best in the NHL.
  • The Panthers have the league’s 10th-best power-play conversion rate at 23%.
  • The 10 shorthanded goals the Panthers have scored this season are the most in the NHL.
  • The Panthers have the league’s 15th-ranked penalty-kill percentage at 79.8%.
  • The Panthers’ players win 47.8% of their faceoffs to rank 25th in the NHL.
  • The Panthers have a 10.9% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking fourth in the league.
  • The Panthers average 25.3 hits and 12.3 blocked shots per game.

    • Blackhawks vs. Panthers Betting Trends

  • The Blackhawks have been an underdog in 51 games this season, with 16 upset wins (31.4%).
  • Chicago has not played with moneyline odds of +265 or longer once this season.
  • The Blackhawks have a 27.4% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

    • Chicago Blackhawks Leaders

  • Patrick Kane has totaled 21 goals (0.3 per game) and collected 57 assists (0.9 per game), averaging 3.6 shots per game and shooting 9.2%. That makes him among the leaders for Chicago with 78 total points (1.2 per game).
  • Alex DeBrincat is pivotal for Chicago’s attack with 64 total points (1.0 per game), including 38 goals and 26 assists through 67 contests.
  • Seth Jones has five goals and 40 assists for Florida.
  • Kevin Lankinen’s record stands at 4-9-5 on the season, allowing 70 goals (3.6 goals against average) and amassing 542 saves with an .886 save percentage.

    • Chicago Blackhawks Season Stats

  • The Blackhawks have scored 180 goals this season (2.7 per game) to rank 25th in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have given up 233 total goals (3.5 per game) to rank 25th.
  • They have a -53 goal differential, which ranks 26th in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have put up 42 power-play goals this season (on 197 power-play chances). That ranks 17th in the NHL.
  • The Blackhawks’ power-play conversion rate (21.3%) ranks 17th in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have scored two shorthanded goals this season (29th in the league).
  • The Blackhawks’ 23rd-ranked penalty kill rate is 75.7%.
  • The Blackhawks have the NHL’s 22nd-ranked faceoff win percentage (48.4%).
  • The 9.4% shooting percentage the Blackhawks have compiled ranks 20th in the league.
  • The Blackhawks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 24.8 hits and 16.3 blocked shots per game.

    • Panthers and Blackhawks Injury Report

    Panthers: Aaron Ekblad: Out (Lower-body), Markus Nutivaara: Out (Undisclosed), Anton Lundell: Out (Lower Body), Jonas Johansson: Out (COVID-19)

    Blackhawks: Jujhar Khaira: Out (Back), Connor Murphy: Out (Concussion Protocol)

    Betting Tips for Panthers vs. Blackhawks

    Our best bet is Panthers on the moneyline at -345 and after digging through all of the key stats and trends for this matchup. Our computer projects the total score will finish under the total of goals.

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