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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

The Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at Amalie Arena.

Oddsmakers opened the Lightning as -222-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.5.

Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Maple Leafs at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at +160 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Last time out for Chicago, they were a 6-5 loser as they battled the Blues on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blues at -197 were rewarded, while the 11 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Chicago:
Team record: 27-28-8 SU

Tampa Bay:
Team record: 40-18-5 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.

Next up:
Chicago at Florida Saturday, February 29
Tampa Bay home to Calgary Saturday, February 29