Tampa Bay vs Chicago Prediction: the Lightning Will Use a Chance to Earn Points

Prediction for the NHL-1 match between Tampa Bay vs Chicago, which will take place on January 29th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Tampa Bay

John Cooper needs to change tactics, because Tampa's situation is only getting worse with each game. The Lightning has already dropped to eighth in the Eastern Conference standings, with the same number of points as the lower-ranked Columbus – 55. The team just isn't in the best shape for the next game. In the last five games, they only disappointed Detroit and Chicago, but they didn't have enough energy for Toronto, Montreal and the return game with the Red Wings.

Chicago

Chicago dropped to last place in the Western Conference standings. In the last game, they didn't have the strength to earn points with Minnesota, while San Jose beat Pittsburgh with a minimal difference in the score. The game with the Wild was the first of the last five games where the Hawks didn't score. Before that, they had sensationally defeated Vegas 5-3 and lost to Nashville, Carolina, and Tampa after leading for most of the game.

H2H Meetings

Chicago is a comfortable opponent for Tampa. In the last five games, the Lightning has managed four wins against Chicago's one.

Stats Betting

• In 3 of the last 5 matches involving Chicago Blackhawks was recorded a draw in regulation time.
• Chicago Blackhawks scored more than 2 pucks in 6 of the last 9 matches.
• Chicago Blackhawks have suffered defeat in regulation time in 11 of the last 14 away games.
• Chicago Blackhawks team has suffered defeat in regulation time in 11 of the last 14 away games.
• Tampa Bay Lightning has conceded 2 or less pucks from the Chicago Blackhawks in 12 of their last 16 home games.
• More than 4 pucks have been scored in 35 of the last 48 matches involving Tampa Bay Lightning.

Bookmakers' Offers

The bookie lot at 1xbet think the Tampa Bay team is going to be stronger. You can bet on them winning (including overtime and shootout) at odds of 1.526, and in overtime at 1.316. If you think Chicago wins (including OT and BUL), you can get 3.685, and if you think they win in three periods, you can get 5.22. The pros set the total at 5.5 pucks. For a bet on the total over 5.5 pucks, they're offering a great 1.59 coefficient, and for the reverse line with the total under, they're offering a solid 2.23.

Expert Betting Tips

For John Cooper's team, the next match is a great chance to earn two points. The Lightning has a lot of problems at the moment. They're in a bit of a pickle in the wild-card zone, so they really need to rack up the points when they're at home. It's also worth mentioning that the Lightning's offense is one of the best in the East. In 48 games, they've made 171 scored pucks. And Washington managed the same in 49 games. We think the Lightning will have no problem putting four accurate shots in the goal line of the outsider.

Prediction:

IT1O (3.5) for 1.57

Team 1 to Score in Each Period for 2.27

CS 5:2 for 8.00