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Tampa Bay Lightning Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Struggling Ottawa Senators in Divisional Matchup

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 vs Ottawa Stats

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning Close in on Atlantic Division Top Spot as Senators Struggle

The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently in close contention for the top spot in the Atlantic Division, trailing behind the Maple Leafs by just one point. This upcoming game holds significant importance for the Lightning as they strive to maintain their winning streak of four games. On the other hand, the Senators have been struggling with inconsistent performance, losing three out of their last five games, including defeats against non-playoff teams. Their recent 5-2 loss against the Sabres and inability to score more than 11 goals in their last five games showcase their current challenges. In contrast, the Lightning have maintained a strong defensive record, conceding only nine goals in their past five games.

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