Lightning vs. Blackhawks Prediction and Odds - November 16, 2023

The Chicago Blackhawks will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at United Center on Thursday, commencing at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' in-depth betting preview for Thursday's Lightning vs. Blackhawks game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

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Who Will Win: Lightning vs. Blackhawks

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Lightning-Blackhawks NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 62% chance of beating the Blackhawks.

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Odds

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

Bet Type	Lightning	Blackhawks
Puck Line	-1.5 (+130)	+1.5 (-150)
Moneyline	-185	+164
Total	o6.5 (-125)	u6.5 (+106)

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

The Blackhawks are +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -150 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +130.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blackhawks at +164, which means you can bet $100 to profit $164, earning a total payout of $264, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -185, where you can risk $185 to win $100, for a total payout of $285, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +106.

According to DimersBOT, the Blackhawks (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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

Best Bets: Lightning vs. Blackhawks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets for this game:

• Puck Line: Blackhawks +1.5 @ -150 via BetMGM (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Blackhawks @ +164 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.3% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on complex modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Point an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at United Center, while the Lightning star is a 43.0% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Brayden Point	8.6%
Nikita Kucherov	7.9%
Steven Stamkos	7.1%
Brandon Hagel	6.4%
Nick Paul	4.8%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	First Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	7.3%
Lukas Reichel	4.0%
Taylor Raddysh	3.7%
Nick Foligno	3.7%
Corey Perry	3.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	43.0%
Nikita Kucherov	40.9%
Steven Stamkos	38.7%
Brandon Hagel	33.6%
Nick Paul	29.7%

Chicago Blackhawks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor Bedard	40.7%
Lukas Reichel	24.8%
Taylor Raddysh	23.5%
Tyler Johnson	22.0%
Nick Foligno	20.8%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Lightning vs. Blackhawks on Thursday November 16, 2023.

Lightning vs. Blackhawks Preview

Thursday's matchup between the Blackhawks and Lightning at United Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks
• Date: Thursday November 16, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: United Center

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Conclusion

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