Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, 1/28/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Chicago Blackhawks vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL

TV: WXPX-TV

Odds/Point Spread: Blackhawks (+120) Lightning (-144)

Amalie Arena is the location where the Tampa Bay Lightning (26-19-3) will compete against the Chicago Blackhawks (15-29-5) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this contest has Chicago at +120 and Tampa Bay is opening at -144. The total comes in at 6.

The Chicago Blackhawks were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-2 defeat to the Wild in their last outing. The Blackhawks had a below average offensive performance in this loss. In the game, they earned a goal on 2 out of the 20 shots they put on goal. Additionally, they had 3 power play opportunities and scored 1 goal. Chicago tallied 10 penalty minutes in this matchup.

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Chicago Blackhawks opponents have amassed 141 power play tries (14th in the NHL) and have come away with 27 goals in those chances. The Blackhawks have had 1,533 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .890. Chicago has tried 1,213 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.5%. While at even strength, the Blackhawks have allowed 142 goals while earning 99 on the offensive side of the ice. Chicago skates onto the rink with 118 power play opportunities and they have scored 28 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 23.73%. For the year, they have accumulated 35 points and their points percentage is .357. When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Chicago Blackhawks have earned 127 goals (31st in the National Hockey League) this year and have allowed 169.

The player between the pipes for this game is Petr Mrazek. Mrazek has participated in 419 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has a win-loss mark of 177-172-40 and he has gotten the start in 388 games. Opponents have scored 1,107 goals against Mrazek in his professional career and his goals against average is 3.04. Mrazek has seen 11,823 shots taken against him and has recorded 10,716 saves. His save percentage currently sits at .906 for his 21,874 mins on the ice. In his professional hockey career, Mrazek has 199 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .513.

In their last contest, Tampa Bay faced the Red Wings in an outing where the Lightning ended up losing by a score of 2-0. The Lightning recorded 0 goals of the 28 shots on goal they were seeking. They had 2 opportunities on the power play in this contest but weren't able to notch a goal.

So far this year, the Tampa Bay Lightning have accumulated 170 goals, 55 points, and a points percentage of .573. They have allowed 135 goals to be scored by of a combination of 112 goals at even strength and 23 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Lightning are sitting with 131 goals at even strength and 39 goals (4th in the NHL) while on the power play. They have a total of 140 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 27.86%. Tampa Bay has taken 1,390 shots (18th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 12.23%, while allowing the opposition 1,364 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 81.89% on their oppositions 127 power play chances, and their save percentage is 90.1%.

Across the rink you will find Andrei Vasilevskiy patrolling the crease. He has racked up 14,109 saves out of 15,393 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .917. Vasilevskiy has earned a lifetime record of 313-158-32 and has played in 514 contests. He has made the start in 504 games and has been on the ice for 28,139 minutes. Vasilevskiy's quality start rate sits at 57.1% and he has 288 quality starting assignments in his pro career. His opponents are averaging 2.74 goals per game and he has surrendered 1,284 goals in total.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago (+120)

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