Florida vs Chicago Prediction: the Panthers Will Show Their Fangs At the Beginning of the Season

Florida vs Chicago: Prediction for the Match on October 8, 2025

Florida and Chicago will meet in a regular season NHL game on October 8, 2025, at 00:00. Telecomasia is offering a bet and prediction for this game, as well as important statistics such as team uniforms, game stats, and bookmaker odds.

Florida: form and statistics

Last season, Florida managed to defend its Stanley Cup title. Paul Maurice's team had an incredible season, beating Edmonton for the second consecutive time in the finals. This time, everything was easier for them - they defeated Chris Noboch's group in six games (4-2). During the offseason, Florida didn't face any major challenges, and their core remained intact. Although Matthew Tkachuk and Alexander Barkov were injured, they should be ready for the playoffs by then. In the pre-season, Florida played seven games, winning three and losing four.

Chicago: form and statistics

But Chicago, apparently, will spend the next season as one of the underdogs of the league. The Blackhawks have appointed Jeff Blashill as their head coach, but he has not shown any significant achievements in his career. They have made some changes to their roster, but there have not been any major ones. Connor Bedard remains in the lineup, but his contract will expire next summer, so the management will need to decide whether to extend him or not. As for preseason, Chicago has scored two wins and lost four games in six matches.

Florida vs Chicago: head to head statistics

Last time Florida and Chicago met, it was on February 1st, 2025, and Florida won 5-1. 

Florida vs Chicago: Betting Tips & Odds

• In the last eight meetings between these two teams, the Panthers have come out on top in the third period seven times. This is a betting line with a coefficient of 1.90.
• In five of their last six games, the Florida Panthers scored and conceded in the third period. This is another betting line with a coefficient of 2.25.
• Chicago Blackhawks have won 7 out of the last 8 games in the NHL with a handicap of +2.5. This game is offered with a betting line of 1.50.
• Chicago Blackhawks have also won 6 games in a row with a handicap of +1.5. The betting line for this game is estimated at 1.95.

Florida vs Chicago: Bookmakers' odds for the match

Analysts from the 1xnet betting company predict that the Florida team will be the stronger team in the upcoming NHL game. You can place a bet on their final victory (including overtime and shootout) with a coefficient of 1.35 and a win in regular time with 1.60. A successful performance by the Chicago team (also including OT and BUL) would be worth 3.15, while a win in three periods would be 4.50. Experts from the betting platform also drew a line at 5.5 goals, favoring the TO team. They offer to bet more (5.5) goals on the total with a coefficient of 1.85 and less than 5.5 on the under line with 1.95.

Florida vs Chicago Match Prediction 8 October 2025

We believe that Florida has a significantly better chance of success in the upcoming game. The Panthers are entering their third season after winning two championships in a row, and they have a lot of experience. At the same time, the Chicago rivals are coming into the game after a disappointing offseason, and they will be eager to impress their fans. Paul Maurice's team will want to prove themselves right away, even without two key players, Tkachuk and Barkov. We expect the Panthers to take advantage of their home ice and score at least three goals against the Chicago team.

Our main prediction: H1 (-1.5) for a coefficient of 1.87 in the betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: W1 & IT1O 2.5 for a coefficient 1.73 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score 5:2 for a coefficient 13.00 in the bet365 bookmaker.