Tampa Bay Lightning vs Los Angeles Kings Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Lightning enter Saturday's game with a five-game winning streak and a strong 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games, currently holding the first Wild Card spot in
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Lightning enter Saturday's game with a five-game winning streak and a strong 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games, currently holding the first Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Los Angeles Kings have won two in a row and three of their last four, with a shutout in their last game, sitting in third place in the Pacific Division. Despite the favorable record, the Kings are the betting favorites at -127 with the line remaining steady. Be sure to check back for updated lines as game time approaches.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Lightning +110 | Kings -127
Spread: Lightning +1.5 (-235) | Kings -1.5 (+195)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Los Angeles will win straight-up is 56%.
Tampa Bay Lightning
In their recent game against the San Jose Sharks, the Tampa Bay Lightning secured a 4-1 victory on the road. Brayden Point scored twice and had an assist, while Anthony Duclair also contributed a goal and an assist. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy performed well, stopping 21 of 22 shots. If he doesn't start against the Kings, Jonas Johansson will be in goal. The Lightning have been strong offensively this season, averaging 3.49 goals per game, but have struggled defensively, allowing 3.32 goals per game. Nikita Kucherov leads the league in points and had a strong performance in the previous game. Steven Stamkos has been a key contributor with 27 goals this season. Overall, Tampa Bay has a 17-16-2 record on the road and is ranked 15th in power rankings, with a strong offense and a weaker defense.