Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Blackhawks vs. Lightning NHL Odds
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(34-33-10) Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning (42-18-6)
Date: Friday, April 1st
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Amalie Arena
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Blackhawks +255 | Lightning -330 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Blackhawks +1.5 +100 | Lightning -1.5 -120
NHL Betting Total: 6.5
The Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning face off on Friday in an NHL game at Amalie Arena. When these two teams faced off on March 6th it was Tampa Bay that won 6-3. Tampa Bay fell behind in the game, but they scored three goals each in the second and third periods and came away with the victory.
Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks come into this game with a 34-33-10 record overall and away from home they have a 13-16-5 record. Heading into the Blackhawks game against the Florida Panthers they had lost two games in a row and during that stretch, they have scored nine goals total but given 11 goals.
Chicago is averaging 2.69 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.48 goals per game. Chicago is averaging only 28.6 shots per game which is 31st best in the NHL. in this game if they want a chance to win they are going to need the defense to be better. They can’t give up six goals and expect to have a chance to win.
The top player this season for Chicago has been Patrick Kane who has scored 21 goals and added 58 assists. Alex DeBrincat is also having a big season scoring 38 goals and adding 26 assists.
Tampa Bay Lightning
On the other side of this matchup is the Tampa Bay Lightning who sit with a 42-18-6 record and at home they have gone 20-6-4. The Lightning have won three games in a row including the last game against the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3.
The Lightning are averaging 3.28 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2,742 goals per game. The Lightning’s offense is ranked 10th in the NHL while their defense is ranked 7th in the league.
Steven Stamkos has been the top player this season for Tampa Bay scoring 30 goals and adding 43 assists. In this game if the offense is strong, the Lightning will be in good shape to come away with the victory.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Chicago is 1-4 in their last five games played on Friday.
- The under is 9-1 in Tampa Bay’s last 10 games.
- The over is 6-1 in Chicago’s last seven games against the Atlantic.
- The over is 5-1-1 in Chicago’s last seven games.
Free Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Prediction:
The Blackhawks defense has been an issue, and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. Look for the Lightning to score four or five goals and that is going to be the difference as Chicago won’t keep this game close. Back Tampa Bay on the puck line.
Overview 4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Tampa Bay -1.5
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