The Tampa Bay Lightning will be looking for their fourth straight win when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night.
The Blackhawks will be looking to snap a four-game losing streak. Keep reading to see NHL player stats, injury reports, and other pertinent information to help make a reasonable Lightning vs Blackhawks prediction.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks Odds
When making NHL picks, it helps to take a look and understand the NHL odds. The odds for this game are a bit lopsided, as the oddsmakers are seeing a bit of a mismatch for our Lightning vs Blackhawks prediction.
Tampa Bay vs. Chicago Moneyline
The moneyline for this game shows that Tampa Bay is priced as the favorite at -335. The Blackhawks check in at +293.
The Lightning is favored by 1.5 goals (-115), and the over/under is 6.5.
The fact that Tampa Bay has almost three times as many wins as Chicago is a driving force for these large differences in the numbers.
Matchup Information
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Time: Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 8:30 PM ET
Location of the Game: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
How to Watch: ESPN+ | NHLPP | Regional Broadcast Partners
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks Betting Analysis
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning come into play with a record of 23-11-1, good for 47 points. Taking a look at the NHL standings, the Lightning is in third place in the Atlantic Division, 15 points behind the Boston Bruins.
Compared to other NHL teams, the Lightning is ninth overall in the NHL in terms of points. Tampa Bay has won three straight games and scored 11 goals in that span. Tampa Bay has not played since New Year’s Eve when they took on the Arizona Coyotes and defeated them 5-3.
Tampa Bay Player Stats
Taking a look at NHL player stats, the Lightning is led offensively by Nikita Kucherov, who has 13 goals and 40 assists for 53 points. Center Brayden Point leads the team with 21 goals. The Lightning has six players that have at least ten goals this season.
Between the pipes, goaltender Andrei Vasilevsky has a record of 16-9-1 with a goals-against average of 2.42 and a save percentage of .921.
The Tampa Bay Lightning tonight will play with a full roster, as the NHL injury report shows no injuries for the Lightning.
Chicago Blackhawks Betting Analysis
The Chicago Blackhawks come into play with a record of 8-24-4, good for 20 points.
Looking at the NHL standings, the Blackhawks are the worst team in the NHL in terms of wins and points. Looking at the Chicago Blackhawks schedule, Chicago has lost four straight games and were not very competitive in doing so, averaging just one goal per game during that span.
For the season, they are averaging 2.19 goals per game, which is the last in the league. They are allowing 3.75 goals per game, which is the second-worst in the league. These NHL stats help make our Lightning vs Blackhawks prediction a little easier.
Chicago Blackhawks Player Stats
Looking at NHL player stats, the Blackhawks are led offensively by right-winger Patrick Kane, who has seven goals and 20 assists for 27 points. Center Max Domi leads the team with 11 goals. The Blackhawks have three players with at least ten goals, including center Jonathan Toews, who is tied with Domi with 11 tallies.
Between the pipes, goaltender Arvid Soderblom has a record of 2-12-2 with a goals-against average of 3.69 and a save percentage of .889.
Taking a look at the NHL injury report, the Blackhawks have center Colton Dach, left winger Jujhar Khaira, and right winger MacKenzie Entwistle are all day-to-day and will be game-time decisions.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks Betting Picks
Unfortunately, for bettors, this game is a bit of a mismatch when looking at the NHL schedule for Tuesday.
Tampa Bay is a far better team, and they will once again be competing for a Stanley Cup while the Blackhawks are in the midst of a deep rebuild. At any rate, some bets look like they could be profitable.
Tampa Bay should be able to easily cover this game and score goals in bunches.
Over/Under: 6.5–Take the Over
Puck Line: Tampa Bay -1.5
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