The Tampa Bay Lightning look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Minnesota Wild arrive at Amalie Arena on Saturday.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3.6-2 win for the Lightning on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Minnesota Wild vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
25-7-2 Tampa Bay battles the Wild, currently with a 18-14-3 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 21-13 for the Lightning and 18-15-2 for the Wild. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Minnesota injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Tampa Bay Lightning rated this week at No. 1 and the Minnesota Wild sitting at No. 19.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Tampa Bay's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 3.82 goals per game, against a Wild defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.94 goals allowed. The Lightning power play is averaging 27.64% while the Wild defense kills off 83.7% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Minnesota was a 4-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Panthers. They lost as +104 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made winners of OVER bettors.
Tampa Bay won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Senators on December 21. Bettors who backed the Lightning at -245 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Minnesota home to Dallas, Wednesday, December 27th
Tampa Bay home to Montreal, Thursday, December 28th