Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blackhawks vs Lightning

The Chicago Blackhawks go up against the Tampa Bay Lightning in this NHL matchup at Benchmark International Arena, with face-off scheduled for 18:45 on Thursday, October 23. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

We think the Blackhawks can keep things close against the Lightning. Therefore, the -100 looks good value considering they’ve been given a +1.5 start on the puck line.

Chicago Blackhawks won their previous game, beating Anaheim Ducks at home. It was a 2-1 (OT) win at United Center. Frank Nazar and Ryan Donato scored one goal each. Goalie Spencer Knight was red hot in the net, stopping 38 shots (.974).

Tampa Bay Lightning have been beaten in their last three games. On the road at Nationwide Arena, Columbus Blue Jackets recently beat them 3-2. Ryan McDonagh and Anthony Cirelli scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-1 in favor of the Hawks when they last played the Lightning, with the encounter taking place at Benchmark International Arena. It’s been eight Lightning wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Spencer Knight (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-22-11	2.7	.908	3

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	36-13-4	2.3	.910	2
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 24.4 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. The Hawks have given up 2.7 goals from 31.7 shots, averaging 5.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.8%.

Connor Bedard is the top points scorer with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, with Frank Nazar racking up 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.36 goal against average with a .928 save percentage.

The Lightning have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 23.0 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.4 goals from 29.9 shots, averaging 5.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 94.2%.

The top points scorer is Jake Guentzel with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, while Victor Hedman is next in line after registering 7 points, all of which were assists. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 3.04 GAA with a .895 SV%.

Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Picks

Tackle Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

This NHL encounter could be closer than the odds suggest and we’re backing Chicago Blackhawks with a +1.5 goal headstart. You can secure -100 and we think this is a value pick.

Our expert NHL handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our hockey analysis.

Key Blackhawks vs Lightning stats:

• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blackhawks in 11 consecutive games.
• The +1.5 line has been covered by Blackhawks in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lightning in 8 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lightning in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lightning in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Lightning in 2 consecutive games against Blackhawks.

Hawks +1.5 Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 50% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ilya Mikheyev Over 1.5 Shots -141

Ilya Mikheyev (Blackhawks) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -141 available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackhawks 4 - 3 Lightning

You can secure odds of +1500 that the Blackhawks are able to land a 4-3 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blackhawks

Lightning

1-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Lightning

+5000

2-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Lightning

+4000

2-1

Blackhawks

+2000

Lightning

+1400

3-0

Blackhawks

+5500

Lightning

+1900

3-1

Blackhawks

+3000

Lightning

+1500

3-2

Blackhawks

+1300

Lightning

+850

4-0

Blackhawks

+9000

Lightning

+2400

4-1

Blackhawks

+2800

Lightning

+900

4-2

Blackhawks

+2500

Lightning

+1300

4-3

Blackhawks

+1500

Lightning

+1000

5-0

Blackhawks

+13000

Lightning

+3300

5-1

Blackhawks

+6600

Lightning

+1500

5-2

Blackhawks

+3000

Lightning

+1000

5-3

Blackhawks

+4000

Lightning

+2000

5-4

Blackhawks

+2800

Lightning

+2000

6-0

Blackhawks

+2800

Lightning

+4500

6-1

Blackhawks

+13000

Lightning

+2500

6-2

Blackhawks

+8000

Lightning

+2000

6-3

Blackhawks

+5000

Lightning

+2000

6-4

Blackhawks

+7000

Lightning

+4500

6-5

Blackhawks

+6600

Lightning

+5000

7-0

Blackhawks

+6600

Lightning

+7000

7-1

Blackhawks

+6600

Lightning

+4500

7-2

Blackhawks

+6600

Lightning

+4000

7-3

Blackhawks

+12500

Lightning

+4500

7-4

Blackhawks

+10000

Lightning

+5000

7-5

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+10000

7-6

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+12000

8-0

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+11000

8-1

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+7000

8-2

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+6600

8-3

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+8000

8-4

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+10000

8-5

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+12000

9-1

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+11000

9-2

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+11000

9-3

Blackhawks

+14000

Lightning

+12500

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Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an estimated 76% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -313 betting odds about Tampa Bay Lightning triumphing in this game. At +250, Chicago Blackhawks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +110.

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Moneyline

Blackhawks

+250

Lightning

-313

3-Way Moneyline

Blackhawks

+400

Tie

+420

Lightning

-192

Puck Line

Blackhawks +1.5

+104

Lightning -1.5

-128

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

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There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.20 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 4.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.8
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 22.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.3
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 23.8
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 23
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 12.4
• Blocks: 15.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 25.4
• Giveaways: 17.2
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 25.3
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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