The Tampa Bay Lightning (31-13-4) and Chicago Blackhawks (21-22-7) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EST at United Center in Chicago, Ill. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Lightning are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 6 (-105o / -115u). The Lightning are a -280 favorite to win outright, while the Blackhawks are +225 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Lightning vs. Blackhawks predictions and NHL picks.
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Odds, Pick
| Lightning Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -105 | 6 -105o / -115u | -280 |
| Blackhawks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -115 | 6 -105o / -115u | +225 |
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Spread: Lightning -1.5 (-105), Blackhawks +1.5 (-115)
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Over/Under: 6 (-105o / -115u)
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Moneyline: Lightning -280, Blackhawks +225
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Preview
In this system, the focus shifts to road favorites who are rested and facing teams that are slightly weaker, hovering at or above a 40% win rate but still not strong enough to have made the postseason.
These opponents are often inconsistent, and while they can appear dangerous at home, they tend to underperform when matched against prepared and motivated road favorites.
The rest advantage gives the traveling favorite the extra push to impose its quality, and the public bias toward home underdogs adds to the betting value in these matchups.
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Prediction
