Lightning(+123) take on the Avalanche(-140) on Monday, 11/27/2023 @ 9:00pm EST at the Ball Arena Stadium.
This match-up between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche is one of the most anticipated games of the season. The Lightning have a 10-6-5 record and are in the
Game outlook
This match-up between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche is one of the most anticipated games of the season. The Lightning have a 10-6-5 record and are in the middle of the Atlantic Division, while the Avalanche have a 14-6 record with three wins in a row and are in first place in the Central Division. Both teams are poised to make a strong push in the standings and should provide a great game for viewing.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Lightning +123 | Avalanche -140
Spread: Lightning +1.5 (-198) | Avalanche -1.5 (+170)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Colorado will win straight-up is 58%.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Led by Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Steven Stamkos, Victor Hedman, and Mikhail Sergachev, Tampa Bay has scored a total of 77 goals, and defensemen Victor Hedman and Erik Cernak have 2.2 defensive point shares. Bolstered by goaltending from Andrei Vasilevskiy, the Lightning are looking to overcome their defensive struggles and make a deep playoff run.
Colorado Avalanche Analysis
Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen,and Valeri Nichushkin have scored 28 goals and 43 assists to lead the offensive top two lines, while Ryan Johansen, Artturi Lehkonen, and Ross Colton combined for 17 goals and 9 assists. Cale Makar and Devon Toews have given 8 goals and 34 assists from the point driving the offense, while Bowen Byram, Jack Johnson, and other defensemen have contributed 1.2 Defensive Point Share along with 58 blocked shots. As goaltender, Alexandar Georgiev has saved a .892 Save Percentage, 2.95 GAA on 453 shots but a poor GSAA of -4.7. The Colorado Avalanche are having a strong season, ranking #3 in offense and #10 in defense, with a 14-6 record overall. Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and Valeri Nichushkin have been leading the scoring department with 28 goals and 43 assists, while Ross Colton, Ryan Johansen, and Artturi Lehkonen have contributed with 17 goals and nine assists. Meanwhile, Cale Makar and Devon Toews have recorded 8 goals and 34 assists, combining with Bowen Byram, Jack Johnson, and the other defensemen for 1.2 defensive point shares and 58 blocked shots. Alexandar Georgiev, however, has performed less than stellar, with a .892 Save Percentage, 2.95 GAA, and a -4.7 goals saved above average. Predictions can help fans stay informed all season long.