How to Pick the Lightning vs. Blackhawks Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 28

Published 12:39 pm Monday, January 27, 2025

On Tuesday, January 28 at 7:00 PM ET, the Tampa Bay Lightning are slated to square off against the Chicago Blackhawks at Amalie Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this contest, keep reading.

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • Tampa Bay and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6.5 goals) 21 times this season.
  • In Chicago’s 49 games this season, 20 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 6.5.
  • These two teams combine for 6.1 goals per game, 0.3700000000000001 less than the over/under set for this contest.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.2 more than the 6.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -325

  • The Lightning are 20-12 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • Tampa Bay has had moneyline odds of -325 or shorter in just one game this season, and won.
  • The Lightning’s implied moneyline win probability is 76.5% in this contest.

Blackhawks Moneyline: +260

  • In 46 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Chicago has secured the upset 14 times.
  • When the Blackhawks’ moneyline odds are +260 or longer, they have won a single game out of five opportunities.
  • Chicago’s implied probability to win this game is 27.8% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 5, Chicago 2

Lightning Points Leaders

  • Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay’s leading contributors this season with 72 points. He has averaged 0.5 goals per game, shooting 14%.
  • Brandon Hagel is another of Tampa Bay’s top contributors currently with 51 total points (20 goals and 31 assists) to his name.
  • Tampa Bay’s scoring effort is aided by Brayden Point’s 51 points. He’s contributed 24 assists.
  • In the 37 games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .915, the ninth-best in the league.

Blackhawks Points Leaders

  • Connor Bedard is a top offensive contributor for his club with 43 points (0.9 per game). He has scored 13 goals and 30 assists in 49 games (playing 19:56 per game).
  • Teuvo Teravainen has made a major impact for Chicago this season with 33 points, thanks to 10 goals and 23 assists.
  • Ryan Donato has 14 goals and 14 assists for Tampa Bay.
  • Petr Mrazek has a 9-17-2 record this season, with an .895 save percentage (49th in the league). In 29 games, he has 759 saves, and has allowed 89 goals (3.3 goals against average).

Lightning’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/21/2025 Canadiens L 3-2 Away -141
1/24/2025 Blackhawks W 4-3 Away -221
1/25/2025 Red Wings L 2-0 Away -135
1/28/2025 Blackhawks Home -325
1/30/2025 Kings Home
2/1/2025 Islanders Home
2/4/2025 Senators Home

Blackhawks’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/20/2025 Hurricanes L 4-3 Home +249
1/24/2025 Lightning L 4-3 Home +183
1/26/2025 Wild L 4-2 Home +168
1/28/2025 Lightning Away +260
1/30/2025 Hurricanes Away
2/1/2025 Panthers Away
2/5/2025 Oilers Home

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Tampa Bay vs. Chicago Game Info

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