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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
The Chicago Blackhawks and the Tampa Bay Lightning will both be trying to pick up a win on Thursday when they battle at Amalie Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Lightning as -263-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 4-3 winner on the road against the Stars. Bettors on Tampa Bay at -162 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Chicago lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Panthers on March 15. Bettors who backed the Panthers at -169 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Chicago:
Team record: 14-11-5 SU
Chicago is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Chicago is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 6 games
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 20-6-2 SU
Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 7 games
Next up:
Chicago at Tampa Bay Saturday, March 20