1 | 2 | 3 | T | ODDS | |
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TB | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6.5 |
COL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | +100 |
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Tampa Bay Lightning Favored to Defeat Colorado Avalanche in Wednesday Night Showdown
The Tampa Bay Lightning (6-3) will face off against the Colorado Avalanche (5-5) on Wednesday, October 30 at 9 p.m. ET. The Lightning are coming off a recent 3-2 overtime victory over Nashville, while the Avalanche suffered a 5-2 home loss to the Chicago Blackhawks. Colorado is currently the betting favorite with odds opening at -115 and the line has not seen any movement.
Betting Odds
- Moneyline: Lightning +102 | Avalanche -115
- Spread: Lightning +1.5 (-243) | Avalanche -1.5 (+205)
- Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
- Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 53%.
Tampa Bay vs Colorado Stats
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently 6-3 this season and coming off a 3-2 OT win over Nashville. After leading 2-0 in the first period, they allowed two goals in the second period before Jake Guentzel set up Nick Paul for the OT winner. In the game, Guentzel had 2 assists, Brayden Point had a goal and an assist, and Paul and Mitchell Chaffee scored the other two goals. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 35 saves on 37 shots. Vasilevskiy will be starting, with a record of 5-3, a 2.53 GAA, and a .905 SV%. On the road, he is 1-2 with a 4.07 GAA and a .841 SV%. Against Colorado, he is 4-4-1 with a 2.88 GAA and a .903 SV%. Tampa Bay is averaging 3.77 goals per game, with 27.67 shots per game, and a power play percentage of 16.1%. Defensively, they are allowing 2.88 goals per game, with a penalty kill ranking of 71.9%. The power ranking for Tampa Bay is 8, with a ranking of 5 in offense and 8 in defense.
Colorado Avalanche Analysis
The Colorado Avalanche suffered a 5-5 upset loss to the Chicago Blackhawks, snapping their five-game winning streak. Despite starting the year with a four-game losing streak, the Avalanche are now 5-5 overall. Alexandar Georgiev made 21 saves on 24 shots in the loss, with goals from Nathan MacKinnon and Casey Mittelstadt. Georgiev, who has struggled this season, is likely to start in the upcoming game. The Avalanche have a power ranking of 9 and rank 10th for offense, averaging 3.60 goals per game. Defensively, they rank 29th, allowing 4.10 points per game. They have a penalty kill ranking of 70.4% and a power play ranking of third at 36.4%. In their last three matchups against Tampa Bay, the Lightning went 1-1-1.
Avalanche Face Uphill Battle Against Lightning's Offense: Bolts Favored to Win on the Road
The Colorado Avalanche struggled in their recent match against the Chicago Blackhawks, with goaltending proving to be a significant issue for the team. Looking ahead, the Avalanche are now set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning, known for having one of the most formidable offenses in the NHL. Given the potential for scoring opportunities against goaltender Georgiev, the Lightning are favored to secure a win. Vasilevskiy's improving performance also adds to Tampa Bay's competitive edge, enhancing their chances of securing an upset victory on the road. With these factors in mind, it is advisable to consider taking the Bolts with a +102 betting line in this upcoming match.
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