Amalie Arena hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the visiting Ottawa Senators on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Tampa Bay sat as -161 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.
A 2.8-2.6 result in favor of the Lightning is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Ottawa Senators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This season the Tampa Bay Lightning are 13-12-3 overall while the Ottawa Senators are 15-8-5. As for the totals, Tampa Bay is 8-15-5 on the OU, and Ottawa is 14-14. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Ottawa injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 19-rated Ottawa Senators taking on the No. 26-rated Tampa Bay Lightning in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Tampa Bay's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.36 goals per game, against a Senators defense that ranks No. 26 at 2.96 goals allowed. The Lightning power play is averaging 16.48% while the Senators defense kills off 77.66% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Senators were a 4-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Panthers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Ottawa at +113 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
The Lightning were a 3-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Kings. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Los Angeles at -166 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Ottawa is 7-3 SU in its last 10 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Ottawa's last 8 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Ottawa's last 6 games on the road
- Ottawa is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
- Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Ottawa
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing at home against Ottawa
Next Betting Matchups
Ottawa at Montreal, Saturday, December 12th
Tampa Bay home to Washington, Saturday, December 12th
