Panthers vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 25

The Florida Panthers (5-4-2) take on the Chicago Blackhawks (3-7) at United Center on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Panthers were defeated by the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-0 in their most recent outing, while the Blackhawks are coming off a 4-1 loss to the Montreal Canadiens.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will emerge victorious in Sunday's hockey action.

Panthers vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this game calls for a final tally of Panthers 4, Blackhawks 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-186)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers have a 5-4-2 record overall, with a 2-2-4 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Florida has eight points (3-0-2) in the five games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Panthers recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-2-0 (two points).
• Florida has scored a pair of goals in two games this season (1-0-1 record, three points).
• The Panthers have scored at least three goals in five games (3-1-1, seven points).
• In the two games when Florida has scored a lone power-play goal, it went 0-1-1 to record one point.
• In the eight games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 5-2-1 (11 points).
• The Panthers have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 0-2-1.

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks have a 1-0-1 record in overtime games this season and a 3-7 overall record.
• Chicago has earned two points (1-1-0) in its two games decided by one goal.
• This season the Blackhawks recorded just one goal in two games and they lost both times.
• Chicago failed to win both games this season when it scored two goals.
• The Blackhawks have earned six points in their four games with at least three goals scored.
• Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in three games this season and won all of those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent, Chicago is winless (0-1-0) this season.
• The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 3-6-0 to record six points.

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Panthers vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois

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