Tampa Bay pays a visit to Colorado on Sunday, hoping to shut down the Avalanche snipers in hockey action at Pepsi Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Colorado Avalanche as 140 moneyline underdogs in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 4.2-1.2 win for the Lightning on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Colorado Avalanche are 16-38-2 overall while the Tampa Bay Lightning are 25-24-8. As for the totals, Colorado is 22-25-9 on the OU, and Tampa Bay is 27-24-6. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Colorado vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The Colorado Avalanche sit at No. 29 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Tampa Bay Lightning sit at a No. 27 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Colorado's No. 30-ranked offense, averaging 1.98 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.88 goals allowed. The Avalanche power play is averaging 14.62% while the Lightning defense kills off 80.53% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Colorado won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Hurricanes on February 17. Bettors who backed the Avalanche at +226 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay home to Edmonton, Tuesday, February 21st
Colorado home to Los Angeles, Tuesday, February 21st