The Tampa Bay Lightning (1-3-2) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they face the Chicago Blackhawks (3-2-2) at home on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:45 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday’s contest.

Lightning vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final score of Lightning 4, Blackhawks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-310)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

The Lightning are 1-3-2 overall and -2-2 in overtime matchups.
In the five games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 1-2-2 record (good for four points).
In the one game this season the Lightning scored only one goal, they lost in overtime.
Tampa Bay finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
The Lightning have scored at least three goals three times, and are 1-2-0 in those games (to record two points).
In the two games when Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 0-1-1 to register one point.
In games when it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 0-0-1 (one point).
The Lightning have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 1-3-1 (three points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends

The Blackhawks (3-2-2 overall) have posted a record of 1-2-3 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
Chicago has earned three points (1-2-1) in its four games decided by one goal.
Chicago has three points (1-2-1) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in three games, earning five points from those contests.
This season, Chicago has scored a lone power-play goal in four games has a record of 2-1-1 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 1-0-1 (three points).
The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned five points in those games.

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Lightning vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Thursday, October 23, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida

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