Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Lightning vs Blackhawks

The Tampa Bay Lightning square off against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Friday, January 23.

The Lightning should prove too strong for the Blackhawks over 60 minutes. Our best prediction is to back the road team on the 3-Way Moneyline where a generous -143 can be landed.

Tampa Bay Lightning beat San Jose Sharks in their previous game, making it back-to-back victories. It was a 4-1 home win at Benchmark International Arena. Brandon Hagel registered two goals, with Anthony Cirelli and Jake Guentzel also finding the net. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy was red hot in the net, stopping 22 shots (.957).

Chicago Blackhawks won their last game 4-3 (SO), making it back-to-back successes. This was a road victory at Lenovo Center against Carolina Hurricanes. Ilya Mikheyev, Connor Murphy and Nick Lardis each scored one goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Hawks have claimed consecutive wins over the Lightning. Both victories were achieved at Benchmark International Arena, with a 4-1 followed by a 3-2 scoreline. We’ve seen seven Lightning wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	39-15-4	2.3	.911	2
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

Arvid Soderblom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-13-3	3.8	.880	1
23/24	5-22-1	3.92	.879	0

9 wins and 0 overtime loss, averaging 4.3 goals from 26.9 shots on goal, with a 22.2% powerplay efficiency. The Lightning have been giving up 1.9 goals from 23.5 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.

Nikita Kucherov is the top points scorer with 24 points, 7 goals and 17 assists, with Brandon Hagel racking up 15 points, 7 goals and 8 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 1.83 goal against average with a .923 save percentage.

The Hawks have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.5 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 18.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.7 goals from 28.5 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.9%.

The top points scorer is Tyler Bertuzzi with 8 points, 5 goals and 3 assists, while Andre Burakovsky is next best after registering 5 points, 1 goal and 4 assists. Goalie Spencer Knight have a 2.12 GAA with a .930 SV%, including one shutout.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

The value bet could involve heading to the 60-minute line where you can back Tampa Bay Lightning to win this NHL clash. Our pick is currently on offer at a juicy -143.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert hockey picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NHL stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Lightning vs Blackhawks stats:

• Lightning have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Lightning have won 4 of their last 5 games.
• Lightning have won 2 consecutive games.
• Blackhawks have lost 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Blackhawks have lost 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Blackhawks have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Lightning.

Lightning 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 58.8% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor Bedard Over 2.5 Shots -161

Connor Bedard (Blackhawks) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. We recommend backing the -161 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Goal wager hopefully providing a return.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lightning 3 - 1 Blackhawks

The Lightning are available at +1500 to win by a 3-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Lightning

Blackhawks

1-0

Lightning

+5000

Blackhawks

+6600

2-0

Lightning

+4000

Blackhawks

+6000

2-1

Lightning

+1400

Blackhawks

+1900

3-0

Lightning

+2000

Blackhawks

+5000

3-1

Lightning

+1500

Blackhawks

+2800

3-2

Lightning

+850

Blackhawks

+1200

4-0

Lightning

+2200

Blackhawks

+7500

4-1

Lightning

+1000

Blackhawks

+2900

4-2

Lightning

+1300

Blackhawks

+2500

4-3

Lightning

+1050

Blackhawks

+1500

5-0

Lightning

+3300

Blackhawks

+14000

5-1

Lightning

+1300

Blackhawks

+5500

5-2

Lightning

+1100

Blackhawks

+3000

5-3

Lightning

+2000

Blackhawks

+3500

5-4

Lightning

+2000

Blackhawks

+2800

6-1

Lightning

+2800

Blackhawks

+12500

6-2

Lightning

+1800

Blackhawks

+6600

6-3

Lightning

+2200

Blackhawks

+5000

6-4

Lightning

+4500

Blackhawks

+7000

6-5

Lightning

+5000

Blackhawks

+6600

7-2

Lightning

+4000

Blackhawks

+14000

7-3

Lightning

+4000

Blackhawks

+10000

7-4

Lightning

+5500

Blackhawks

+10000

7-5

Lightning

+10000

Blackhawks

+14000

7-6

Lightning

+12500

Blackhawks

+14000

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks 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.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Tampa Bay Lightning are red-hot -294 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 75% chance of winning this game. The market suggests that Chicago Blackhawks are least likely to win at +235.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +112.

National Hockey League bettors are spoilt for choice thanks to the hundreds of game lines and team props which are available for every clash on the coupon. Head to the top sportsbooks and find the best value picks.

Moneyline

Lightning

-294

Blackhawks

+235

3-Way Moneyline

Lightning

-182

Tie

+410

Blackhawks

+370

Puck Line

Lightning -1.5

-110

Blackhawks +1.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+112

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Chicago Blackhawks Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 7 of 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 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.40 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.20 pts and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 13.7
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 21.1
• Hits: 15.9
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 6.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 21.2
• Blocks: 13.2
• Faceoff Wins : 23.1
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8
• Blocks: 10.7
• Faceoff Wins : 24.3
• Hits: 17.6
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 24.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 11.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 5.6

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