Chicago Blackhawks vs Florida Panthers Prediction, 3/10/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Florida Panthers

Date: Friday, March 10, 2023

Location: FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, FL

TV: Bally Sports Florida

The Florida Panthers (32-27-6) host the Chicago Blackhawks (22-37-5) at FLA Live Arena on Friday.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 4-3 defeat against the Red Wings in their previous game. Chicago compiled 6 penalty minutes in this outing. The Blackhawks had an average offensive performance in this defeat. In addition, they had 3 opportunities with more players on the ice and notched 1 goal. In the game, they earned a goal on 3 of the 20 shots they put on net.

Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Chicago Blackhawks have accounted for 159 goals (32nd in the National Hockey League) over the course of the season and have given up 227. For the season, they have recorded 49 points and their points percentage sits at .383. Chicago has 186 power play chances and they have tallied 32 goals during those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 17.20%. When at even strength, the Blackhawks have surrendered 182 goals while getting 127 of their own. Chicago has tried 1,710 shots and has a shooting percentage of 9.3%. The Blackhawks have had 2,167 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .895. Chicago Blackhawks opponents have 188 power play tries (24th in hockey) and have scored 45 goals in those attempts.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Petr Mrazek. Opponents have been able to score 833 goals versus Mrazek in his professional career and his goals against average per game is 2.75. Mrazek has played in 325 contests during his NHL career. He has a save percentage of .907 for his 18,207 mins in the crease. He has a mark of 148-120-33 and he started in 298 games. Over the course of his time in hockey, Mrazek has tallied 150 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .503. Mrazek has had 8,985 shots taken against him and has recorded 8,152 saves.

In their last contest, Florida faced off against the Golden Knights in a game where the Panthers got the victory by a tally of 2-1. The Panthers notched 2 goals of the 41 shots on goal they tried. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this outing but weren't able to put one in the back of the net.

The Panthers have accumulated 173 goals at even strength and 46 goals (10th in the NHL) while on the power play. Florida has attempted 2,389 shots (1st in pro hockey) and has a shooting percentage of 9.17%, while allowing the opposition 2,090 shots. On the year, the Florida Panthers have a total of 219 goals, 70 points, and a points percentage of .538. They have permitted 217 goals to be scored by way of 156 goals at even strength and 61 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 217 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 21.20%. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 74.15% on their oppositions 236 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 89.6%.

Across the ice you will find Sergei Bobrovsky defending the net. Opponents are averaging 2.59 goals/game and he has given up 1,573 goals in total. Bobrovsky's percentage of quality starts comes out to 57.6% and he has accumulated 356 quality starts in his NHL career. He was named a starter in 618 games and has accumulated 36,427 mins. Bobrovsky holds a lifetime mark of 356-204-50 and has participated in 634 games. He is sitting with 17,039 stops out of the 18,612 shots taken against him, giving him a save % of .915.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Chicago

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