Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the Ottawa Senators in a divisional matchup on Thursday. The Lightning are coming off a road win against the Islanders, while
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the Ottawa Senators in a divisional matchup on Thursday. The Lightning are coming off a road win against the Islanders, while the Senators suffered a home loss to the Sabres in their last game. With Tampa Bay leading the season series 2-1, the Senators will look to rebound with a home win. The Lightning are the betting favorites with odds opening at -120 and the current line at Tampa Bay -128. Stay tuned for the Lightning vs. Senators prediction and check out more NHL picks.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Lightning -128 | Senators +110
Spread: Lightning -1.5 (+205) | Senators +1.5 (-245)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 56%.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently in a strong position in the division standings, sitting in 2nd place and only one point behind the leaders. They have won four of their past five games, including impressive performances from star players such as Nikita Kucherov, Brayden Point, Victor Hedman, and Ryan McDonough. Goaltender Vasilevskiy has been solid in net, while backup Jonas Johansson has struggled. The team is ranked 2nd in offense and 5th in defense, with an impressive record of 44-25-5 this season.
Ottawa Senators Analysis
The Ottawa Senators are set to continue their homestand on Thursday, currently holding the first wildcard spot with a comfortable eight-point cushion in the standings. They have a 3-2 record in their past five games, including wins against the Red Wings and Blue Jackets. However, they recently faced a disappointing 5-2 loss against the Sabres. Tim Stutze and Drake Batherson continue to be key players for the Senators, with Stutze managing 71 points this season and Batherson recording 59 points. Shane Pinto has struggled recently with only eight points in March, while Dylan Cozens has made an impact since joining the team with nine points. The Senators have strong goaltending with Anton Forsberg and Linus Ullmark, with Ullmark boasting a 2.80 GAA and a .907 save %. Overall, the Senators are scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game and holding opponents to the same average, ranking 20th and 15th in the league respectively. In terms of power ranking, the Senators are currently ranked 18th and have had success against Tampa Bay in recent matchups.