NHL Prop Bets: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Chicago Blackhawks (November 5, 2026)
The Chicago Blackhawks (4-11-1) face the Tampa Bay Lightning (9-3-2) at Benchmark International Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup.
- The Blackhawks have a 6-10 Puck Line record this season, while the Lightning hold a record of 8-6.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Blackhawks have an 8-7-1 O/U record this season (meaning eight games have gone over the total points line, seven have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Lightning have an 8-5-1 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Blackhawks are averaging 2.25 goals per game this season (31st in the league). Comparatively, the Lightning are averaging +1.5 more at 3.71 goals (4th).
- Defensively, the Blackhawks are giving up a whopping 3.94 goals per game this season (31st in the league), while the Lightning are giving up an average of 3.14 goals (16th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Chicago is averaging just 22.8 shots per game this season (31st in the NHL). Meanwhile, Tampa Bay is at the opposite end of the spectrum while defending, allowing its opposition only 24.6 shots per game (5th).
- Flipping that script, the Blackhawks are allowing 30.3 shots per game (30th in the NHL), while the Lightning are performing better on the other end, averaging 29.9 shots (6th).
Power Play
- Chicago holds a power play percentage of 10.0%, ranking 32nd in the league this season, while Tampa Bay sits T27th with 16.3% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Blackhawks have a penalty kill rate of 78.8% (ranked 15th), compared to the Lightning at 76.9% (16th).
P1 Result
Chicago is +330 to win the first period, while Tampa Bay is +100.
- Here are their first period records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 4-8-4 | 2-4-3 | 2-4-1 | 3-3-4 |
| Tampa Bay | 6-4-4 | 4-1-2 | 2-3-2 | 3-3-4 |
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +380 to go to overtime.
- The Blackhawks have played in 2 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Lightning have appeared in 3.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Blackhawks have played in 0 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Lightning have appeared in 1.
Last Time They Met
Tampa Bay recorded a 1-2 overtime victory over Chicago at United Center when these teams last met on January 23, 2026. The Lightning have now won seven straight at United Center against the Blackhawks.
