Blackhawks vs Lightning Picks and Prediction – 1/29/2025

Blackhawks vs Lightning Prediction
The Chicago Blackhawks will be on the road Tuesday with the game in Tampa Bay against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Chicago is one of the worst teams in the NHL with just 15 wins through 39 games played having lost four of the last five including two in a row following a one goal loss in overtime to this Tampa Bay team. Offensively Chicago is averaging 2.6 goals on 24.9 shots per game this season. Defensively Chicago has allowed 3.44 goals on 31.4 shots per game and have given up four goals in each of their last two outings. For other NHL action see our NHL Picks.
Connor Bedard leads Chicago this season with 42 points and 29 assists on the year. Teuvo Teravainen is second on the roster with 33 points and Ryan Donato has chipped in heavily with 28 points this season. Tyler Bertuzzi has 27 points and leads Chicago with 17 goals this season.
The Tampa Bay Lightning return home Tuesday with 26 wins on the year having dropped three of the last four overall following a two-goal road loss against Detroit in their last outing. Offensively Tampa Bay is one of the better teams in the NHL after 3.54 goals on 29 shots per game but didn't score in their last outing. Defensively Tampa Bay has been top tier as well holding opponents to just 2.81 goals per game on 28.4 shots.
Nikita Kucherov leads the Tampa Bay offense this season with 73 points and 50 assists on the year. Brandon Hagel and Brayden Point are both tied for second on the team with 51 points, while Point leads the team with 27 goals. Jake Guentzel has 49 points and victor Hedman is fifth on the team with 40 points in 46 games played this season.
Blackhawks vs Lightning Pick Analysis
Chicago is one of the worst teams in the NHL and will continue to have their issues on Tuesday. Look for Tamp Bay to do the work on both sides of the puck leading to the win. Take Tampa Bay to dominate this game start to finish leading to the blowout win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Lightning win and cover 5-1.
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Our Free NHL Pick for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks

Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5