Tampa Bay LIghtning vs Chicago Blackhawks Prediction, Pick and Preview, March 6 (3/6): NHL
- Lm Tipster
- Mar 6, 2022, 8:02:23 AM
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Odds
| Time | 7:00 p.m. EST |
| Lightning money line | -227 |
| Lightning spread | -1.5 (+110) |
| Blackhawks money line | +210 |
| Blackhawks spread | +1.5 (-120) |
| Over / under | 6.5 |
2021-2022 season stats
| Tampa Bay Lightning | Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Record | 36-12-6 | 20-27-8 |
| Road / home record | 17-7-2 | 10-14-4 |
| Streak | W1 | W1 |
| Goals per game | 3.41 | 2.45 |
| Goals allowed per game | 2.74 | 3.38 |
| Shots per game | 30.0 | 28.8 |
| Shots allowed per game | 29.3 | 32.1 |
| PP % | 21.43% | 20.83% |
| PK % | 20.0% | 24.68% |
| Over / under record | 29-23-2 | 24-25-6 |
Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning hit the road and will visit the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. This is the first time these teams face off this season.
TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING
The Lightning have won 6 of their last 7 games and are second in the Atlantic. Tampa Bay is 18-8 on the road and have a 36-12-6 record overall.
Steven Stamkos has 61 total points for the Lightning, 27 goals and 34 assists. Brayden Point has 6 goals over the last 10 games for Tampa Bay.
In their last 10 games the Lightning are 7-3, averaging 3.4 goals, 5.8 assists, 3.5 penalties and 8.7 penalty minutes while giving up 2.6 goals per game with a .914 save percentage.
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS
The Blackhawks have lost 2 of their last 5 games and are 10-18 at home. Chicago is 20-28-8 ranking 7th in the Central division.
DeBrincat leads the Blackhawks with 31 goals and Patrick Kane has 56 points and 39 assists for the Blackhawks.
Chicago are 4-6 in their last 10 games and are averaging 2.6 goals, 4.6 assists, three penalties and 6.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game with an .899 save percentage.
BETTING TRENDS
Tampa Bay are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games.
Tampa Bay are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
Chicago are 5-13 SU in their last 18 games.
Chicago are 2-8 SU in their last 10 games at home.
Prediction
The Blackhawks are no rival for the Lightning, they have lost 7 of their last 8 games against them and in the last 3 head to head games the average score is 5-2 favoring Tampa Bay. The Blackhawks are 11-17 ATS at home this season. Take the Lightning to cover the puck line.
PICK: Lightning -1.5 (+120)
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