NHL Game Preview - Lightning underdogs vs Jets at Winnipeg

Tampa Bay LightningWinnipeg Jets
March 24, 8:00 PM | MTS Centre

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets Odds

13-17-1TEAM RECORD16-14-2



The Winnipeg Jets battle the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday in NHL betting action at MTS Centre.

The Jets sport records of 16-14-2 heading into this matchup, while the Lightning sit at 13-17-1 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 13-18-1 for the Jets and 17-10-4 for the Lightning.



View Tampa Bay vs Winnipeg Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook opened the Jets as -157 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under bettors saw the number open at 6 at Sportsbook.

Power Rankings:
The Jets sit at No. 22 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Lightning sit at a No. 14 on the same chart.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Winnipeg's No. 23-ranked offense, averaging 2.5 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.1 goals allowed. The Jets power play is averaging 13.7% while the Lightning defense kills off 82.8% of their penalties.

In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 5-3 loser on the road against the Senators. Bettors on Ottawa at -137 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Winnipeg was a 6-1 loser at home against the Capitals. Bettors on Washington at +116 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.


Tampa Bay Lightning Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing St. Louis are 3-7
After playing Ottawa are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

Winnipeg Jets Trends:
When playing on Sunday are 4-6
Before playing NY Rangers are 3-7
After playing Washington are 4-6
After a loss are 6-4


A few Lightning at Jets trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 15-4 SU in its last 19 games when playing Winnipeg
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tampa Bay's last 10 games when playing on the road against Winnipeg
The total has gone OVER in 17 of Tampa Bay's last 25 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Winnipeg's last 12 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Winnipeg's last 10 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Winnipeg's last 13 games
Winnipeg is 2-6 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay


Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Buffalo, Tuesday, March 26
Winnipeg at Carolina, Tuesday, March 26

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