The Florida Panthers (27-16-5) visit the Chicago Blackhawks (24-20-6) Tuesday at United Center. Puck drop is set for shortly after 8:30 p.m. ET. We analyze the Panthers-Blackhawks odds and lines, while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.
Panthers at Blackhawks: Projected starting goalies
Sergei Bobrovsky vs. Robin Lehner
Bobrovsky has registered a 3.25 goals against average and .897 save percentage behind a Florida team ranked 25th in the league in goals allowed (3.27 per game) and 22nd in shots allowed (32.0). The former Columbus Blue Jackets netminder has struggled mightily away from home with a 3.65 GAA and .873 SV%.
Lehner owns a 2.81 GAA and .924 SV% this season. He’s making his second straight start for Chicago. Both Corey Crawford and Lehner have performed well in Chicago’s recent surge (5-0, outscoring the opposition 22-9 since Jan. 11).
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Panthers at Blackhawks: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Florida 4, Chicago 3
Moneyline (ML)
The Blackhawks are 7-1 over their last eight home games against the Panthers. The Panthers are playing the second game of a back-to-back, in which Florida won its fifth consecutive game, defeating the Minnesota Wild 5-4 Monday. The Panthers are 6-3 (plus-4 units) in the second half of back-to-backs.
The favorite is 12-3 over the last 15 meetings between the Panthers and ‘Hawks. Both teams have some goal-scoring not fully supported by analytic indicators. That especially applies to the Blackhawks’ win streak (five games). Florida’s defensive numbers are also a good measure worse than expected. Back the PANTHERS (+100) as an even-money dog.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
Florida is 13-8 against the puck line when on the road. At home, Chicago is an even 13-13 versus the number.
AVOID the puck line Tuesday. There just isn’t enough value on either side: Panthers +1.5 (-278), Blackhawks -1.5 (+220).
Over/Under (O/U)
The Over/Under here has some extra juice on the Under (-154) for a line of 6.5 (Over: +125). PASS.
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