In this article, we will formulate an Edmonton Oilers vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 10th at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
The Edmonton Oilers are 15-10-2 this year after they defeated St. Louis by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Edmonton had their lead cut from 3-0 to 3-2 in the third, but they scored late to put the game away. The Oilers were outshot by a total of 31-21, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-1 on the power play in the game. Edmonton got goals from Hyman, McDavid, Perry, and Stecher, while Skinner stopped 29 out of 31 shots in the win.
Prior to that game, the Oilers defeated Columbus by a score of 6-3 but did lose to Vegas before that. Edmonton has scored 3.04 goals per game and they have allowed 2.93 goals against per game, while also going 20.6% on the power play and 72.3% on the penalty kill this season. Connor McDavid has led Edmonton with 13 goals, 24 assists, and 86 shots on goal, while Stuart Skinner is 9-7-2 with a 2.92 goals-against average and a .892 save percentage.
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 14-9-2 this season after they defeated Vancouver by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Tampa Bay was tied at two in the third period, but they scored the final two goals in the game for the win. The Lightning outshot Vancouver by a total of 33-25, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 2-4 on the power play in the game. Tampa Bay got goals from Guentzel, Kucherov, and Point (2), while Vasilevskiy stopped 23 out of 25 shots in the game.
Prior to that win, the Lightning defeated San Jose by a score of 8-1 but did lose to Toronto by a score of 5-3 before that. Tampa Bay has scored 3.92 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 26% on the power play and 79.7% on the penalty kill this season. Nikita Kucherov has led Tampa Bay with 13 goals, 24 assists, and 86 shots on goal, while Andrei Vasilevskiy is 12-8-1 with a 2.42 goals-against average and a .909 save percentage this year.
Why the Lightning will beat the Oilers
- The Lightning have won each of their last six night games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Oilers have lost three of their last four games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Oilers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last eight Tuesday games as favorites.
- The Lightning have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Lightning have won the second period in each of their last five night games against the Oilers following a road win.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Lightning’s last eight road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Each of the Oilers’ last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents has gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Oilers’ last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the Lightning’s last nine road games against the Oilers.
Edmonton Oilers Player Prop Facts
- Darnell Nurse has recorded at least one point in each of the Oilers’ last seven home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins has recorded at least one assist in seven of his last eight appearances against the Lightning after playing less than 20 minutes in the Oilers’ last game.
- Connor McDavid has scored at least one goal in five of the Oilers’ last six games against the Lightning.
- Leon Draisaitl ranks T1st in the league for Goals (19) this season.
Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Facts
- Brayden Point has scored the last goal in three of the Lightning’s last four road games.
- Brayden Point has scored a goal in each of the Lightning’s last six games as road underdogs.
- Brayden Point has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances in road games.
- Nikita Kucherov has recorded at least one assist in each of the Lightning’s last 13 games as road underdogs.
- Anthony Cirelli is the only player in the league to have scored a goal in six consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 29th in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (72.31%).
- The Edmonton Oilers rank 1st in the league for shots per game this season (32.6).
- The Tampa Bay Lightning rank 2nd in the league for goals per game this season (3.92).
- The Tampa Bay Lightning rank 7th in the league in power play percentage this season (25.97%).
Edmonton Oilers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup on a two-game winning streak, but the Oilers have won five of their last six games and nine of their last 13. Edmonton is 7-6-1 at home this year, while Tampa Bay is 6-5-1 on the road. The Lightning have allowed two goals or fewer in three of their last four games, while they have scored 12 goals in their last two. This should be a great battle between two very good teams and I think either side could get the win, so I will take the plus money with Tampa Bay here.