Tampa Bay Lightning take on Wild in NHL Betting Odds

Tampa Bay pays a visit to Minnesota on Saturday, hoping to shut down the Wild snipers in hockey action at Xcel Energy Center.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Minnesota Wild as 109 underdogs earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.6-2 result in favor of the Wild. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Minnesota Wild sport a record of 24-17-5 heading into this matchup, while the Tampa Bay Lightning sit at 31-11-3 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 23-21-2 for the Wild and 26-19 for the Lightning. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Minnesota vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Minnesota Wild at No. 19 and the Tampa Bay Lightning at No. 2 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Minnesota's No. 18-ranked offense, averaging 2.89 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 3 at 2.58 goals allowed. The Wild power play is averaging 19.15% while the Lightning defense kills off 79.59% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Tampa Bay lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Golden Knights on January 18. Bettors who backed the Golden Knights at +144 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Minnesota was a 3-2 loser in its last match at home against the Canucks. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

Betting Trends
  • Tampa Bay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Tampa Bay is 14-6 SU in its last 20 games
  • Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Minnesota's last 5 games
  • Minnesota is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home
  • Minnesota is 10-3 SU in its last 13 games at home
  • Minnesota is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

Next Betting Matchups

Tampa Bay at Chicago, Monday, January 22nd
Minnesota home to Ottawa, Monday, January 22nd

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