The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Tampa Bay and Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday, with the host Lightning trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 2.9-2.6 victory for the Lightning. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Lightning currently sport a record of 15-14-3. The Detroit Red Wings are 14-14-4. Betting totals have seen the Lightning post a 13-12-4 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Red Wings have gone 12-13-4 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Detroit injuries news.
This game puts the Tampa Bay Lightning, most recently No. 16 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Detroit Red Wings, who rate a No. 28 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Tampa Bay's No. 11-ranked offense, averaging 2.84 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.78 goals allowed. The Lightning power play is averaging 22.41% while the Red Wings defense kills off 82.8% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Detroit lost its last outing, a 1-0 result against the Flyers on December 11. Bettors who backed the Flyers at +125 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (1) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Penguins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -114 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Detroit at Florida, Friday, December 23rd
Tampa Bay home to St. Louis, Thursday, December 22nd