Blackhawks at Lightning Pick, Odds & Prediction – NHL, November 5
Blackhawks (4-11-1) at Lightning (9-3-2)
Thu, Nov 5, 7:10 PM ET · Status: Scheduled · Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
Win chance, moneyline with the vig removed: Blackhawks 23%, Lightning 77%
Our pick
Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning, posted at -357 Bet Tampa Bay Lightning -400 at BetOnline →
Market favorite on the moneyline. Published Nov 4, 2026, 3:15 PM ET, before the start.
Price check
- Our price: -357, published Nov 4, 2026, 3:15 PM ET
- Best price, as of Nov 5, 6:54 AM ET: -400 at BetOnline
- Win chance (no vig) then: 76%
- Win chance (no vig), as of Nov 5, 6:54 AM ET: 77%
Blackhawks at Lightning odds
Last updated Nov 5, 6:54 AM ET
| Sportsbook | Blackhawks | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Open | +303 (BetOnline) | -357 (BetOnline) |
| MyBookie | +320 | -435 |
| Bovada | +325 | -435 |
| BetOnline | +332 | -400 |
| BetUS | +320 | -400 |
| Sportsbook | Blackhawks | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Open | +1.5 +158 (Bovada) | -1.5 -182 (Bovada) |
| MyBookie | +2.5 -122 | -2.5 +100 |
| Bovada | +1.5 +133 | -1.5 -154 |
| BetOnline | +1.5 +133 | -1.5 -154 |
| BetUS | +1.5 +135 | -1.5 -154 |
| Sportsbook | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Open | 6.5 +101 (BetOnline) | 6.5 -118 (BetOnline) |
| MyBookie | 6.5 -104 | 6.5 -118 |
| Bovada | 6.5 -108 | 6.5 -112 |
| BetOnline | 6.5 -108 | 6.5 -108 |
| BetUS | 6.5 -110 | 6.5 -110 |
American odds. The best price on each side is in bold. OFF: the book wasn't showing this line at the last update.
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Matchup
Recent results
Blackhawks
- L 2-5 vs Colorado Avalanche, November 2
- L 4-5 at Boston Bruins, October 31
- L 1-4 at Detroit Red Wings, October 29
- W 2-1 vs Los Angeles Kings, October 27
- L 2-3 vs Florida Panthers, October 25
Lightning
- W 4-2 vs Detroit Red Wings, November 3
- L 4-5 at Nashville Predators, October 31
- W 6-4 vs Winnipeg Jets, October 29
- L 4-5 at Utah Mammoth, October 24
- L 3-6 at Colorado Avalanche, October 23
Head to head
- January 23, 2026: Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Chicago Blackhawks 1
- October 23, 2025: Chicago Blackhawks 3, Tampa Bay Lightning 2
Match preview
Prices as of Nov 5, 6:54 AM ET. The odds lean hard toward the Lightning. Backing the Lightning costs least at BetOnline and BetUS, -400. BetOnline pays the most on the Blackhawks, at +332. With the bookmakers' margin removed, the odds give the Lightning a 77% chance to win. On the spread, the Lightning are 1.5-point favorites. The Blackhawks +2.5 at -122 is the best line, at MyBookie. The total is set at 6.5 goals. Take the over at MyBookie for -104. Under bettors do best at BetOnline (-108). Back the Blackhawks at BetOnline rather than MyBookie and $100 wins $332 instead of $320. Our pick is the Lightning at -357, posted on November 4. The top price on the Lightning is -400 at BetOnline, shorter than ours.
Season records: the Blackhawks 4-11-1, the Lightning 9-3-2. The Blackhawks have averaged 2.2 goals scored and 3.9 allowed in 15 games this season. Most recently, the Blackhawks lost to the Colorado Avalanche, 5-2. Over 14 games, the Lightning have put up 3.7 goals and given up 3.2 per game. On November 3, the Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-2.
Next NHL games
- Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers, Nov 5, 7:10 PM ET. Pick: New York Rangers, posted at -149 · Bet New York Rangers -145 at BetUS →
- Dallas Stars at Columbus Blue Jackets, Nov 5, 7:10 PM ET. Pick: Dallas Stars, posted at -135 · Bet Dallas Stars -125 at BetOnline →
- St. Louis Blues at New Jersey Devils, Nov 5, 7:10 PM ET. Pick: New Jersey Devils, posted at -179 · Bet New Jersey Devils -179 at MyBookie →
- Utah Mammoth at Montreal Canadiens, Nov 5, 7:10 PM ET. Pick: Utah Mammoth, posted at -114 · Bet Utah Mammoth -115 at BetUS →
Other NHL games on November 5
- Hurricanes at Islanders, Nov 5, 7:10 PM ET
- Golden Knights at Red Wings, Nov 5, 7:10 PM ET
- Bruins at Penguins, Nov 5, 7:10 PM ET
- Canucks at Jets, Nov 5, 7:10 PM ET
- Ducks at Oilers, Nov 5, 8:10 PM ET
- Predators at Avalanche, Nov 5, 9:40 PM ET
Blackhawks vs Lightning FAQ
Who is favored in Blackhawks vs Lightning?
As of Nov 5, 6:54 AM ET, the Lightning are favored. The best moneyline on the Lightning is -400 at BetOnline and BetUS, and with the bookmakers' margin removed the odds give the Lightning a 77% chance to win.
What is the spread for Blackhawks vs Lightning?
As of Nov 5, 6:54 AM ET, the Lightning are 1.5-point favorites (Lightning -1.5) at three of the four books that have posted a spread. The best bet on the Lightning is -1.5 at -154 at Bovada, BetOnline and BetUS. The best bet on the Blackhawks is +2.5 at -122 at MyBookie.
What is the over/under for Blackhawks vs Lightning?
As of Nov 5, 6:54 AM ET, the over/under is 6.5 goals at all four books. The best over is -104 at MyBookie. The best under is -108 at BetOnline.
When and where is Blackhawks vs Lightning?
The Blackhawks play the Lightning on Thursday, November 5 at 7:10 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL.
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