Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the Detroit Red Wings in a highly anticipated matchup in the Motor City. Tampa Bay is coming off a convincing 5-1 victory against Ottawa, while Detroit secured a 5-4 shootout win over Seattle in their last game. The Red Wings have dominated recent meetings between the two teams, holding a 7-3 advantage. Tampa Bay is the betting favorite in this matchup, with the current line sitting at Tampa Bay -142. Stay tuned for our Lightning vs. Red Wings prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lightning -142 | Red Wings +123

Spread: Lightning -1.5 (+170) | Red Wings +1.5 (-205)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 59%.

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning recently swept the Ottawa Senators in a two-game series, solidifying their playoff spot as they are currently tied for third in the Atlantic Division. The Lightning have been performing well offensively, scoring an average of 3.49 goals per game and ranking third in the league. Defensively, they allow an average of 2.76 goals per game, ranking them 10th in the league. With a strong power play percentage of 26.5%, Tampa Bay also ranks 5th in the league in that category. In their recent matchup against Ottawa, the Lightning dominated with a final score of 5-1, with key players such as Jake Guentzel and Brayden Point contributing to the win. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy had an impressive game with 27 saves, solidifying his position as the likely starter for future games. Heading into their next matchups, Tampa Bay holds a power ranking of 4 and continues to be a strong offensive force in the league.