Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, 10/25/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks

Date: Sunday, October 25, 2026

Location: United Center in Chicago, IL

TV: Scripps Sports Local, Chicago Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-180) Blackhawks (+153)

The Florida Panthers (5-4-2) are on their way to United Center on Sunday where they will compete against the Chicago Blackhawks (3-6-0). The odds on this game have Florida at -180 while Chicago is at +153. The over/under comes in at 6.5.

The Florida Panthers will look to clean up some issues after taking a 4-0 defeat against the Penguins their last time on the ice. Florida accumulated 6 penalty minutes for this game. Additionally, they had 4 chances with the advantage but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. The Panthers didn't have their best offensive outing in the defeat. For the matchup, they took the loss without having netted any of the 26 shots they tried.

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With regard to scoring goals, the Florida Panthers have accumulated 31 goals (17th in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have surrendered 34. For the current campaign, they have recorded 12 points and their points percentage is sitting at .545. Florida has compiled 52 power play chances and they have tallied 10 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 19.23%. When playing at even strength, the Panthers have conceded 26 goals while getting 21 of their own. Florida has taken 309 shots and has a shooting percentage of 10.0%. The Panthers have seen 267 shots tried against them and have a save percentage of .873. Florida Panthers opponents have totaled 46 power play opportunities (1st in the league) and have a total of 8 goals in those chances.

The player between the pipes for this game is Akira Schmid. Opponents have been able to score 206 goals against Schmid in his professional hockey career and his goals against average per game is 2.99. Schmid has been involved in 87 contests during his pro hockey career. His save percentage is at .896 for his 189 minutes on the ice. He has accumulated an overall mark of 34-30-11 and he has gotten the start in 69 games. In his career, Schmid has 29 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .420. Schmid has had 1,988 shot attempts against him and has recorded 1,782 saves.

When they were on the ice last, Chicago faced the Canadiens in a matchup where the Blackhawks took a loss by a mark of 4-1. They had 5 chances on the power play in this outing but weren't able to finish one of them with a goal. The Blackhawks converted 1 goal out of the 21 shots on goal they pursued.

Over the course of the season, the Chicago Blackhawks have accumulated 21 goals, 6 points, and a points percentage of .333. They have granted a total of 36 goals to be scored by way of 29 goals at even strength and 7 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Blackhawks are sitting with 18 goals at even strength and 3 goals (31st in the NHL) while on the power play. They have recorded 24 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 12.50%. Chicago has attempted 193 shots (32nd in professional hockey) and has earned a shot percentage of 10.88%, while allowing the other team 275 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 74.07% on their opponents 27 tries on the power play, and their save percentage is currently 86.9%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Spencer Knight defending the goal. He has compiled 3,989 saves out of the 4,419 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .903. Knight has earned a career mark of 71-62-20 and has been in net for 157 games. He got the starting nod in 147 games and has accumulated 375 minutes. Knight's percentage of quality starts comes out to 50.3% and he has accumulated 74 quality starting assignments in his career. His opposition is averaging 2.93 goals per game and he has given up 431 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Florida (-180)

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