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Chicago Blackhawks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
The division rival Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Amalie Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Lightning as -245-moneyline favorites versus the Blackhawks, while the game's total opened at 6.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Lightning on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at -250 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 14-12-5 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Chicago is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chicago's last 7 games
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 21-6-2 SU
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 11-3 SU in its last 14 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay's last 8 games
Next up:
Chicago home to Florida Tuesday, March 23
Tampa Bay home to Florida Sunday, March 21