Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vegas Golden Knights Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Lightning (36-25-6) will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights (36-24-7) on Tuesday night at 10pmET at T-Mobile Arena. The Lightning previously defeated the
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Lightning (36-25-6) will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights (36-24-7) on Tuesday night at 10pmET at T-Mobile Arena. The Lightning previously defeated the Golden Knights in their last matchup on Dec. 21 with a score of 5-4. Vegas is the betting favorite with an opening line of -137, which has since shifted to -135. This game is anticipated to be a competitive battle between two potential Stanley Cup contenders.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Lightning +117 | Golden Knights -135
Spread: Lightning +1.5 (-210) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+180)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vegas will win straight-up is 57%.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning has had a challenging season in a competitive Eastern Conference, currently sitting in sixth place with 78 points. They recently secured a 5-3 road win over Florida, with Steven Stamkos and Andrei Vasilevskiy playing pivotal roles. Nikita Kucherov has been on fire lately, ranking second in the league with 114 points. The team has a strong offense, ranking fifth in the league with 3.5 goals per game, and excels in power play percentage. However, their defense is a weaker point, ranking 25th in goals against average. Overall, Tampa Bay's performance has been mixed this season, and it's important for sports bettors to research online sportsbooks before placing any bets.