Anaheim Mighty Ducks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Picks & Predictions
In this upcoming interconference matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Tampa Bay Lightning, our prediction leans towards Tampa Bay as the favorite. Despite the Ducks' recent
Game outlook
In this upcoming interconference matchup between the Anaheim Ducks and Tampa Bay Lightning, our prediction leans towards Tampa Bay as the favorite. Despite the Ducks' recent loss to Washington and the Lightning's defeat by Boston, Tampa Bay holds a significant advantage in previous meetings between the teams. Although Anaheim claimed victory in the first meeting this season, Tampa Bay is heavily favored by oddsmakers with a -300 opening line that has stayed steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Mighty Ducks +252 | Lightning -300
Spread: Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-105) | Lightning -1.5 (-115)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 75%.
Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Anaheim suffered their fourth loss in five games as they were shut out on the road by Washington on Tuesday night. The Ducks currently have a record of 18-21-5 and are tied for sixth place in the Pacific Division, trailing the division-leading Golden Knights by 20 points. They are also 12 points behind the Kings for the final playoff spot. Anaheim ranks 32nd in the league in goals per game with an average of 2.41 and 19th in goals against with an average of 3.11. Their power play success rate is 31st at 12.9% and their penalty killing efficiency is 28th at 73.2%. Goalie John Gibson made 22 saves in the loss to Washington, with Lukas Dostal expected to start in the next game. Trevor Zegras is out with a knee injury until late January and Brock McGinn is likely out as well. Despite their recent struggles, if you're interested in making some NHL picks, be sure to check out our free NHL picks.