Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction 1/24/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 24th  at the United Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Lightning’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Blackhawks’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tampa Bay

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Chicago

-Recent betting trends in games played between Tampa Bay and Chicago

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Lightning and Blackhawks. 

Lightning are Suddenly Struggling

The Lightning are suddenly struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Toronto Maple Leafs they lost 5-3 and in the last game against the Montreal Canadiens they lost 3-2. The Lightning were outscored 1-0 in the third period and that led to the defeat. Andrei Vasilevsky got the start in goal but he wasn’t good enough saving 19 of the 22 shots that he faced. 

The Lightning are averaging 3.61 goals while their defense is giving up 2.83 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 11th. They are averaging 28.74 shots per game which is 13th in the league. Nikita Kucherov has scored 22 goals and added 48 assists. Andrei Vasilevsky is expected to start and he sits with a 20-14-2 record overall and he’s giving up 2.35 goals per game. The Lightning will take on the Red Wings, Blackhawks, Kings, and Islanders after this game.

Why the Lightning Will Beat the Blackhawks

• The Lightning have won 10 of their last 11 games at United Center.
• The Blackhawks have lost five of their last six games.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in nine of the last 10 games between the Lightning and Blackhawks.
• The Blackhawks have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Blackhawks have lost the second period in each of their last four home games.

Blackhawks Look to Bounce Back

The Blackhawks have struggled overall and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The Blackhawks faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes and they ended up losing 4-3. Ryan Donato scored one goal and added another assist. Petr Mrazek saved 44 of the 48 shots that he faced. The Blackhawks need to try and limit the amount of shots that they face in this game to take some pressure off the goaltending. 

Chicago comes into this game with 2.59 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.43 goals per game. The offense is ranked 31st in the league while the defense is ranked 30th in the league. Getting the start for the Blackhawks will be Petr Mrazek who sits with a 9-16-2 record overall and they are giving up 3.26 goals per game. He still doesn’t have a shutout this season. 

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Blackhawks’ last six games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Three of the Lightning’s last four night games at United Center following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Blackhawks’ last nine games as home underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Lightning’s last nine road games against the Blackhawks.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction

The Lightning have been struggling, but all they are going to need is a little date with the Chicago Blackhawks to turn it around. The Blackhawks continue to struggle to slow down shots and the Lightning are going to have no issue with the offense here. The Lightning are going to score at least five goals here, and they are going to cruise to victory here. Back the Lightning on the puck line.