Free NHL Hockey Prediction: Lightning vs. Maple Leafs NHL Odds
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(20-9-1) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (19-7-6)
Date: Tuesday December 20th
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Venue: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
NHL Hockey Moneyline Odds: Lightning +115 Maple Leafs -150 (Bet Now!)
NHL Hockey Puck Line Odds: Lightning +1.5 -222 Maple Leafs -1.5 +155
NHL Betting Total: O/U 6.0
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After lighting up Montreal at home by a 5-1 score, Tampa travels a short distance to Toronto, to try and repeat there success so far in Canada. Awaiting in the wings is a Maple Leafs squad that’s dropped their last two games, but won their last three home games.
Tampa Bay Lightning
Splendidly, The Lightning are on an absolute tear, as they’ve won 7 out of their last 8 games. Additionally, they beat this Toronto team by a 4-3 score in overtime earlier this month.
Offensively speaking, Tampa Bay’s scoring 3.7 goals per game, from 31.6 shots on average. Together these stats rank 3rd and 15th, across all teams in the league.
Extravagantly, they possess the 6th ranked powerplay, by scoring on 27.4% of their opportunities
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On the defensive side of things, The Lightning are ranked 11th for both goals against, and shots against per outing; by allowing 2.8 goals, on 30.5 shots on average.
Moreover, Tampa Bay owns the 7th ranked penalty kill in the league, by boasting an amazing 81.0 PK%.
Regarding the goaltender, Andrei Vasilevskiy(2.55GAA, 0.915SV%) is expected to start this matchup. He’s also boasting a 13-8-1 record while in net this season.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Before their current skid, Toronto looked like a playoff contender once again, as they won 7 out of their 8 games. Also, their sole loss in this time period came against Tampa Bay in their building.
Furthermore, they also shut out 3 teams, and outscored opponents 35-12 in this dominant period of play.
On the offensive side of things, The Maple Leafs are averaging just 3.2 goals(15th) on 31.5 shots(17th) per matchup.
Regarding their powerplay, they’re showing an efficacy of 23.3%, and a ranking of 13th.
Defensively speaking, Toronto’s allowing just 2.4 goals(2nd), on 29.0 shots(5th) per outing.
While tasked with stopping the extra man, they’re permitting opposing teams to score on 20.4% of their chances(14th).
Starting in net on Tuesday is Matt Murray, he’s possessing an impressive record of 7-2-2 this season. Stats wise, he’s boasting a 2.46 GAA, combined with a 0.924 SV%.
NHL Betting Trends:
- Tampa Bay is 4-0 SU in their last 4 games following a win.
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games against team with a winning record.
- Toronto is 5-1 SU in their last 6 games following a game where they scored 2 goals or less.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Toronto’s last 5 games after allowing 5 goals or more in previous game.
- Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in these teams last 5 matchups.
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of the last 7 games these teams have played.
Free Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL Prediction
In what appears to be a pick-em style game for bettors, the lines currently in favor of taking the Lightning. Reasons being, Toronto’s on a skid, and already lost to Tampa this month.
Additionally, The Lightning own a 80% win rate in their last 5 games against The Maple Leafs.
4* Free NHL Betting Pick: Lightning Moneyline (+115)
After careful consideration of this matchup, we’re following the trends, and slamming the moneyline for the road dog on Tuesday night.
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