Free NHL Prediction: Lightning vs. Canucks Odds
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NHL Handicapping Analysis:
(13-9-2) Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vancouver Canucks (14-7-4)
- NHL Starting Goalies: Andrei Vasilevskiy vs. Thatcher Demko
Date: Sunday, December 8th
Time: 4:00 PM EST
Venue: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, BC
NHL Puckline Betting Lines: Lightning +1.5 | Canucks -1.5 (Bet Now!)
Hockey Moneyline Odds: Lightning -108 | Canucks -110
NHL Total: O/U 6
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Andrei Vasilevskiy vs. Thatcher Demko
A Goalie Showdown to Watch! Buckle up, hockey fans! Tonight, it’s Andrei Vasilevskiy versus Thatcher Demko—a clash of elite netminders. Vasilevskiy is coming off a commanding 20-save performance in the Lightning’s dominant 8-1 victory over the Sharks. The former Vezina winner seems to have found his rhythm, boasting a solid 2.42 GAA and .909 save percentage this season. The Bolts are hungry, and Vasy’s ready to lead the charge.
On the flip side, Thatcher Demko is gearing up for a potential return to Vancouver’s crease. Demko dazzled last season, racking up 35 wins with a stellar .918 save percentage. If he gets the nod, Canucks fans will feel confident he can deliver a win.
In the two games they played against each other last year, the Canucks and Lightning achieved an even split in their series. In addition to their even split in straight-up games, the teams also split their series against the puck line.
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Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay fell to 13-9-2 after a 7-4 road loss to the Jets. The Lightning led 2-0 early, but the defense struggled, allowing seven unanswered goals. Tampa Bay was the underdog on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, with the 11 combined goals easily surpassing that mark.
Four different Lightning players scored in the game. Brandon Hagel started the scoring at 13:11 in the first period, and Tampa Bay added another goal in the first to go up 2-0. However, the Jets responded with seven straight goals, including two empty-netters in the third period.
Tampa Bay Lightning Stats
Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for the Lightning, netting his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov tied the game 4-4 in the third period with his 10th goal, which was unassisted.
The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, once in the second, and added their final goal in the third.
Defensively, the Lightning struggled late in their 7-4 loss to the Jets, giving up the final three goals, including two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage. Tampa Bay’s defense also posted 6 takeaways and 16 hits.
Vancouver Canucks
The Canucks improved to 14-7-4 with a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
Vancouver trailed 1-0 before Pius Suter tied the game at 5:19 in the second period. Jake DeBrusk gave the Canucks the lead at 15:38 in the third, but the Sharks responded with a goal at 18:43. Suter scored again with just 26 seconds left to secure the win for the Canucks.
Vancouver Canucks Stats
Pius Suter led the way for the Canucks with two goals in their 3-2 win over the Sharks, bringing his season total to four. Jake DeBrusk added his first goal of the season, scoring at 4:22 in the third period.
Vancouver took 27 shots on goal but was held scoreless in the first period. They found the net once in the second and twice in the third. The Canucks recorded 25 giveaways in the game.
Defensively, the Canucks will look to improve after giving up the first goal just 2:37 into the 2nd period, and another late in the 3rd at 18:43. Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense registered 5 takeaways and 24 hits.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Vancouver Canucks NHL Hockey Betting Trends
- The Lightning are 2-3 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Canucks are 2-3 puck line in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Lightning are 3-7 puck line in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Canucks have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Lightning’s last 3 road games, the over/under record is 1-2.
- The Canucks’ have an over/under record of 3-0 in their last 3 games at home.
4* Free NHL Hockey Betting Prediction: Lightning +1.5
If you’re looking for a moneyline pick, my choice is the Canucks to take down the Lightning at home. With the moneyline currently at -110, I’m placing my bet on the Canucks straight-up.
My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Lightning to cover. Even if the Canucks win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Lightning should cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 6 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
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