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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Wednesday when the Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning 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 2-0 winner as they battled the Stars on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at -177 were rewarded, while the 2 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Chicago was a 4-3 loser on the road against the Golden Knights. Bettors on Vegas at -206 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Chicago:
Team record: 36-34-9 SU
Chicago is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago's last 6 games
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 61-26-8 SU
Tampa Bay is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Tampa Bay Friday, January 15