Florida Panthers vs Chicago Blackhawks Betting Pick & Prediction 11/21/24

The Panthers and Blackhawks are set to face off at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The Blackhawks will host the game at United Center in Chicago, IL. The Panthers come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6 goals.

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5

This game will be played at United Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, November 21st.

WHY BET THE CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Blackhawks winning this one 4-3.
• We like the Blackhawks on the moneyline (+195)
• The Blackhawks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Panthers Find a Way to Win in Chicago?

Florida improved to 12-6-1 with a 4-2 win over the Stars. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals went under, with the teams combining for 6 goals.

Four different players scored for the Panthers, with Sam Reinhart’s goal at 19:00 in the third period securing the win. Florida led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal at 2:32 in the third put the Panthers back in front.

Carolina’s offense produced 4 goals on 25 shots, with A.J. Greer netting his first goal of the season and Sam Reinhart adding an empty-netter for his 10th. The Panthers had 16 giveaways and scored twice in the third period, including Greer’s goal at 17:28.

Earlier in the game, Evan Rodrigues opened the scoring with his 3rd goal of the season, while Matthew Tkachuk added a power-play goal, also his 3rd. Carolina recorded 6 assists in the 4-2 win.

On the defensive side, the Panthers gave up two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period. Goalie Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage. The defense also recorded 8 takeaways, 22 hits, and 16 blocks.

Does Chicago Stand a Chance at Home?

Chicago improved to 6-12-1 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks, underdogs on the puck line, covered with the victory. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short.

All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they held the Ducks scoreless until the third period. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring at 7:03 in the first period.

Chicago’s offense found the net four times against Anaheim, with each goal coming from a different player. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th goal, and Isaak Phillips scored his 1st of the year.

The Blackhawks took 29 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. Taylor Hall also added an assist, now with 4 on the year.

Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks secure a 4-2 victory over the Ducks. The defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 5 hits. After allowing no goals through the first two periods, they gave up two in the third, including one with just 4 seconds remaining.