The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Tampa Bay and Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, with the host Lightning trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Betting fans looking to side with the Tampa Bay Lightning in this one found them earlier as -215 favorites on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Lightning to win this game 3.4-1.8. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Edmonton Oilers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 24-17-4 so far on the season. The Edmonton Oilers, meanwhile, are 19-23-5. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Tampa Bay go 15-23-7 and the Oilers go 24-21-2 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Edmonton injuries news.
The Oilers - Lightning odds would favor the Lightning if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Tampa Bay is rated No. 12 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Edmonton is at No. 24.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Tampa Bay's No. 14-ranked offense, averaging 2.64 goals per game, against a Oilers defense that ranks No. 26 at 2.89 goals allowed. The Lightning power play is averaging 18.18% while the Oilers defense kills off 80.45% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Edmonton won its last outing, a 4-2 result against the Panthers on January 18. Bettors who backed the Oilers at +118 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (6) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Tampa Bay won its last outing, a 3-1 result against the Panthers on January 17. Bettors who backed the Lightning at -155 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
- Edmonton is 5-11 SU in its last 16 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Edmonton's last 7 games
- Edmonton is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 6 games on the road
- Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games
- Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Edmonton at Dallas, Thursday, January 21st
Tampa Bay home to Chicago, Thursday, January 21st
