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Panthers vs. Blackhawks prediction: Why Florida is favored to win Sunday's NHL matchup [1/25/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks predictions for NHL Sunday.
The Chicago Blackhawks will take on the Florida Panthers in NHL action at United Center on Sunday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of the Panthers vs. Blackhawks game.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Panthers vs. Hawks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Blackhawks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Panthers a 56% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 56% chance of going over.
Panthers vs. Blackhawks odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Panthers | Blackhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+190) | +1.5 (-215) |
| Moneyline | -130 | +114 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Panthers vs. Blackhawks picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Panthers -1.5 | +190 |
| Moneyline | Panthers | -130 |
| Total | Over 5.5 | -120 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 5.5 total goals.
Panthers vs. Blackhawks player props
Who will score a goal in Panthers vs. Blackhawks?
According to our model, Sam Reinhart is most likely to score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Blackhawks.
Our projections give Reinhart a 37.9% chance of scoring a goal at United Center, while the star is an 8.7% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 37.9% |
| Sam Bennett | 33.5% |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 31.5% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 29.7% |
| Brad Marchand | 29.2% |
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 29.3% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 27.5% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 23.7% |
| Frank Nazar | 22.8% |
| Ryan Donato | 18.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 8.7% |
| Sam Bennett | 6.7% |
| Matthew Tkachuk | 6.6% |
| Brad Marchand | 6.2% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 6.1% |
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 5.6% |
| Tyler Bertuzzi | 5.0% |
| Frank Nazar | 4.5% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 4.4% |
| Ryan Donato | 3.6% |
Panthers vs. Hawks game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's matchup between the Blackhawks and Panthers at United Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. Chicago Blackhawks
- Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: United Center
Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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