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Blackhawks vs. Panthers prediction: Florida favored to win NHL Opening Night matchup [10/7/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Chicago Blackhawks vs Florida Panthers predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Florida Panthers will square off with the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 5:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.
For expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Blackhawks vs. Panthers predictions page.
Hawks vs. Panthers prediction: Who will win on NHL Opening Night?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Blackhawks and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Panthers a 70% chance of defeating the Blackhawks.
According to our model, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Blackhawks vs. Panthers NHL Opening Night odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Blackhawks | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-105) | -1.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +230 | -285 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Blackhawks vs. Panthers picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Blackhawks vs. Panthers matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Blackhawks vs. Panthers player props
Who will score an anytime goal in Blackhawks vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Florida's Sam Reinhart is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Reinhart a 9.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 46.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 5.8% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 4.6% |
| Frank Nazar | 4.2% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 9.7% |
| Sam Bennett | 6.3% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 6.3% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Chicago Blackhawks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Connor Bedard | 30.2% |
| Ilya Mikheyev | 24.0% |
| Frank Nazar | 22.9% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 46.6% |
| Brad Marchand | 33.9% |
| Sam Bennett | 33.7% |
Hawks vs. Panthers game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Panthers and Blackhawks at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 5:00PM ET.
- Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
- Time: 5:00PM ET/2:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Dimers' comprehensive preview of Tuesday's Blackhawks vs. Panthers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Hawks vs. Panthers picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 70% win probability, will likely beat the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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