Blackhawks vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - November 9, 2023

The Tampa Bay Lightning will square off with the Chicago Blackhawks in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Blackhawks vs. Lightning matchup, plus the latest odds and our full game preview, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Blackhawks vs. Lightning

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Blackhawks-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 68% chance of getting the W against the Blackhawks.

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Blackhawks vs. Lightning Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (+100), Blackhawks +1.5 (-115)
• Moneyline: Lightning -240, Blackhawks +205
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-124/+110)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites against the Blackhawks, with +100 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Blackhawks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -240. That means you can risk $240 to win $100, for a total payout of $340, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +205, where you can bet $100 to profit $205, earning a total payout of $305, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -124, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, check out all of the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Blackhawks vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +205 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Blackhawks moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Blackhawks vs. Lightning Prediction

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Blackhawks vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Lightning? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Blackhawks and Lightning.

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According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Blackhawks vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Point an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 41.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Connor Bedard: 5.8% probability
• Taylor Hall: 4.1% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 3.6% probability
• Lukas Reichel: 3.5% probability
• Nick Foligno: 3.1% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 8.2% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.0% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 6.9% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 6.4% probability
• Nick Paul: 4.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Chicago Blackhawks

• Connor Bedard: 32.2% probability
• Taylor Hall: 25.2% probability
• Lukas Reichel: 22.6% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 20.4% probability
• Ryan Donato: 20.0% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 41.4% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 38.9% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 38.2% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 35.2% probability
• Nick Paul: 28.7% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Blackhawks vs. Lightning on Thursday November 9, 2023.

Blackhawks vs. Lightning Preview

Thursday's action between the Lightning and Blackhawks at Amalie Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Thursday November 9, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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Conclusion

This detailed game preview features our Blackhawks vs. Lightning prediction and NHL odds.

Our picks are based on 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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