Lightning vs. Blackhawks Prediction & Picks - Oct. 23

The Tampa Bay Lightning (1-3-2, riding a three-game losing streak) host the Chicago Blackhawks (3-2-2) at Benchmark International Arena. The matchup on Thursday, Oct. 23 starts at 6:45 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey action continues, prepare for the contest by checking out which club we predict will win Thursday's game.

Lightning vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final result 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 have a 1-3-2 record overall, with a -2-2 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• Tampa Bay has four points (1-2-2) in the five games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the one game this season the Lightning recorded just one goal, they lost in overtime.
• Tampa Bay finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
• The Lightning have scored more than two goals three times, and are 1-2-0 in those games (to register two points).
• In the two games when Tampa Bay has scored a single power-play goal, it went 0-1-1 to record one point.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 0-0-1 (one point).
• The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in five games. The Lightning finished 1-3-1 in those contests (three points).

Blackhawks Splits and Trends

• The Blackhawks (3-2-2 overall) have posted a record of 1-2-3 in contests that have needed OT this season.
• Chicago has earned three points (1-2-1) in its four games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• When Chicago has scored two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-2-1 record).
• The Blackhawks have scored more than two goals three times, earning five points from those matchups (2-0-1).
• Chicago has scored a single power-play goal in four games this season and has registered five points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Chicago has posted a record of 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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