Lightning vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Odds - Jan 3, 2023

The Chicago Blackhawks face the favored Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at United Center on Tuesday, starting at 8:30PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lightning vs. Blackhawks, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Lightning vs. Blackhawks?

Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Lightning-Blackhawks NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 72% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Game Odds

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 (+120), Lightning -1.5 (-140)
• Moneyline: Blackhawks +300, Lightning -357
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Blackhawks are +1.5 underdogs versus the Lightning, with +120 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at -140.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +300, which means you can bet $100 to profit $300, earning a total payout of $400, if they win.

Elsewhere, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -357, where you can risk $357 to win $100, for a total payout of $457, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with Caesars Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Lightning and Blackhawks are a 50% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Blackhawks

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +300 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.3% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (53% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise 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 3.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Lightning vs. Blackhawks Prediction

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Blackhawks? The data is in.

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Tuesday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Point an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Lightning star is a 39.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 8.0% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.3% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.2% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 6.2% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.1% probability

Chicago Blackhawks

• Andreas Athanasiou: 5.4% probability
• Patrick Kane: 5.2% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 4.8% probability
• Max Domi: 4.1% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 39.3% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 37.4% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 36.7% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 28.5% probability
• Alex Killorn: 22.3% probability

Chicago Blackhawks

• Patrick Kane: 29.0% probability
• Taylor Raddysh: 28.1% probability
• Andreas Athanasiou: 26.9% probability
• Max Domi: 22.8% probability
• Jonathan Toews: 21.5% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Lightning vs. Blackhawks on Tuesday January 3, 2023.

Lightning vs. Blackhawks 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's game between the Blackhawks and Lightning at United Center is scheduled to begin at 8:30PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Tuesday January 3, 2023
• Time: 8:30PM ET / 5:30PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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