The Blackhawks will host the Lightning at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday night from the United Center in Chicago, IL. Read on to see why we like the over ahead of tonight’s game.
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
Tampa Bay Lightning (-220) at Chicago Blackhawks (+180); o/u 6.5
8:00 p.m. ET, Friday, January 23, 2025
United Center, Chicago, IL
TV: ESPN+
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Public Betting: Bettors Backing Tampa Bay
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 67% of bets are on the Lightning moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date public betting information.
Kucherov extends point streak
Nikita Kucherov scored a goal on four shots in a 3-2 loss to the Canadiens on Tuesday, extending his point streak to 10 games. During his point streak, Kucherov has been peppering opposing netminders with rubber, racking up 37 shots over those 10 outings. With the Bolts set to face the Blackhawks in two of their next three games, Kucherov should continue to write his name on the scoresheet and should cruise to a third straight 100-plus point campaign.
Dickinson misses practice due to illness
Jason Dickinson missed Wednesday’s practice due to an illness, according to Charlie Roumeliotis of WGN Radio. Chicago doesn’t play until Friday, so it’s possible that Dickinson will be fine by then. He has seven goals, 14 points, 78 hits and 40 blocks in 47 appearances in 2024-25. The status of Craig Smith (back) and Patrick Maroon (back) is uncertain, but if Smith, Maroon and Dickinson are all unavailable Friday, then Chicago will likely recall a player from the minors because the team would otherwise have just 11 healthy forwards on the roster.
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Betting Prediction
Take the over. The over is 5-4-1 in the last 10 meetings between these two teams. It’s also 4-1-1 in the Lightning’s last five games overall and is 7-2-1 in the Blackhawks’ last 10 games overall. Chicago has scored three or more goals in five of its last seven games and has allowed at least three goals in six consecutive games.
Lightning vs. Blackhawks Prediction: OVER 6.5