Avalanche vs. Lightning Prediction & Odds
The Avalanche have had plenty of previous success versus the Lightning but given the nature of their injuries, is Colorado a smart play in Tampa, FL on Thursday at 7:00 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
029 Colorado Avalanche (+110) at 030 Tampa Bay Lightning (-132); o/u 6
7:00 p.m. ET, Wednesday, February 9, 2023
Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Avalanche vs. Lightning Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 57% of bets are on the Lightning moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Colorado Avalanche DFS SPIN
Cale Makar took a blindside hit to head in the third period and left Tuesday’s 2-1 overtime loss to the Penguins for about 10 minutes before returning, Evan Rawal of Colorado Hockey Now reports. Makar finished with two shots on goal, one hit and one blocked shot over 24:21 of ice time. No penalty was called on Pittsburgh’s Jeff Carter, and there’s no word if the NHL Department of Player Safety will look into it. Makar told Peter Baugh of The Athletic that officials said the two players simply ran into each other, although it was the type of hit the league wants to remove from the game. The Avalanche will monitor Makar heading into Thursday’s meeting with the Lightning in Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Lightning DFS SPIN
Nikita Kucherov logged a pair of assists in Tuesday’s 4-3 overtime loss to San Jose. Kucherov assisted on Brayden Point’s power-play tally in the first period before setting up Point again later in the frame. The two-assist performance extends Kucherov’s point streak to eight games. He’s tallied 13 points (three goals, 10 assists) in that span. The 29-year-old winger is up to 20 goals and 55 assists on the season. He’s on pace to top the 80-point mark for the fifth time in his career.
Avalanche vs. Lightning NHL Betting Trends
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Tampa Bay
Under is 5-1-1 in Avalanche last 7 overall
Under is 18-6-2 in Avalanche last 26 road games
Over is 3-1-2 in Lightning last 6 vs. Western Conference
Avalanche vs. Lightning NHL BETTING PREDICTION
The Avalanche are 6-2 in their last eight games versus the Lightning and are 4-1 in their last five games in Tampa, FL. They’re also 4-0 in their last four games versus a team with a winning record, are 5-1 in their last six games playing on one day of rest and are 23-11 in their last 34 road games. Finally, Colorado is 36-16 in its last 52 non-conference games and is 66-28 in its last 94 games after allowing two goals or fewer in its previous contest.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: COLORADO AVALANCHE +110
