#Andrei Vasilevskiy

The time to bet the Colorado Avalanche's Stanley Cup championship odds may have passed. After the Avalanche beat the Lightning in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, the odds of the Avs winning the cup have only gotten better … or worse, if you're a bettor looking for a larger payout. Last week Colorado had -200 odds to win the championship, according…

The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Chicago Blackhawks in the NHL on Tuesday Tampa Bay have played well and are third in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 47 points. They will look to get a few more wins to take the momentum forward. Chicago have had a poor season so far and are desperate to break it with a win. They have won only eight…

Game: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Seattle Kraken Date: Monday, January 16, 2023 Location: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA TV: Root Sports Northwest Odds/Point Spread: Lightning (-125) Kraken (+105) The Tampa Bay Lightning (27-13-1) are on their way to Climate Pledge Arena on Monday where they will compete against the Seattle Kraken (26-12-4). The…

Tampa Bay Lightning at St. Louis Blues: GAME #41 Time: 8:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Enterprise Center Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUN, BSMW, ESPN+, HULU DraftKings NHL Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6.5 In an 82-game season it's hard to say any game is more important than any other, nor is any stretch of games more important. After all, a win in October is…

Despite the lofty reputations the goalies carry into this game, there have been plenty of goals between Tampa Bay and St. Louis lately. Our NHL picks break down why that'll continue as the Lightning face the Blues. The Central Division's St. Louis Blues host the Atlantic Division's Tampa Bay Lightning in what should be an exciting matchup on…

Watching as much hockey as I do and constantly scrolling my phone for updated betting odds, I find myself personifying the NHL teams. What are Team X's flaws? Under duress, will Team Y reward my faith in them? Why does Team Z frequently punish my self-esteem? After half a season, the Carolina Hurricanes, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Dallas Stars have…

Oilers' superstar Connor McDavid celebrated his birthday by scoring two goals and registering an assist on Friday in Anaheim. Welcome to VSiN's NHL Betting Guide for Saturday, January 14, featuring odds, predictions and best bets. The guide also includes the latest news, projected starting goaltenders, and important injury updates. Whether you're a…

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won two straight games and six out of their last eight overall. They had a slow start to the season but have since been one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. On Saturday, they'll visit the St. Louis Blues, who are just 8-9-2 at home. The Blues have four wins in their last six and have been somewhat competitive…

Game: Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues Date: Saturday, January 14, 2023 Location: Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO TV: Bally Sports Midwest Odds/Point Spread: Lightning (-156) Blues (+130) Enterprise Center is the location where the St. Louis Blues (21-19-3) will play the Tampa Bay Lightning (26-13-1) on Saturday. The odds on this game have…

The midpoint of the season arrived Wednesday, and all week at NHL.com we have been running our Trophy Tracker series. Consider the Super 16 power rankings this week the Trophy Tracker edition, or at least the MVP addition. Who is the biggest reason for the Boston Bruins being the unanimous No. 1? Who has made the Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple…

One of the Eastern Conference's top teams is proving they are for real. The 2022-23 Boston Bruins opened the season with key players out with injuries. In addition to that, a new head coach was in place. Overcoming that adversity and defying the odds, the Bruins proved they're for real on their recent stretch of play. You can say they had an easy…

Welcome to another edition of Blue Seat Bookie, 2023 has been mostly good for us in our betting corner here at the blog! I hope you have been winning money on these props. With that, let's take a look at 3 matchups today that look enticing on today's 10-game slate, with some NHL DFS picks as well. Dallas Stars Defeat New York Islanders -115 The…

Columbus Blue Jackets at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME#39 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUNX, BSOH, ESPN+, HULU Opponent SBNation Site: The Cannon DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6 "We're not turning the page on this one." Those were Coach Cooper's words after practice on Monday. It's a different message…

The Columbus Blue Jackets have had no answer all season. After an exciting offseason where they signed Johnny Gaudreau, the team has proven to be one of the worst in the NHL. Last we saw them, they were shut out against the Washington Capitals on Sunday, giving them their 10th loss out of their last 12 games. It looks like those trends might…

Game: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL TV: Bally Sports Sun Odds/Point Spread: Blue Jackets (+365) Lightning (-490) The Tampa Bay Lightning (24-13-1) are welcoming the Columbus Blue Jackets (12-25-2) at Amalie Arena on Tuesday. The odds on this game have Columbus at+365…

Welcome to the daily NHL betting market report, your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. This page will be updated throughout the day as needed. Be on the lookout for player prop bets. All recommended bets are tracked as one unit (bet to win one unit on favorite and risk one unit on underdog) unless stated otherwise. If…

Welcome to our Betting Guide brought to you by NHL Betting site Betway! Getting a little skin in the game can make watching NHL hockey even more exciting. During the 2022-23 season, Daily Faceoff will help you become an improved bettor thanks to this betting model and our betting tools. Each day we will look at each game, the, and the odds of each…

There are three NHL games on Wednesday's slate and we have a bet for each contest. The pregame narrative: The New Jersey Devils are playing strong offensive hockey, which should result in plenty of goals against the defensively and goaltending-poor Detroit Red Wings. Both the Minnesota Wild and Tampa Bay Lightning have elite goaltending, putting…

Tampa Bay Lightning at Winnipeg Jets: GAME# 38 Time: 8:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Canada Life Center Broadcast/Streaming: TSN3, BSSUNX, HULU, ESPN+ Opponent SBNation Site: Arctic Ice Hockey DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6 The Tampa Bay Lightning are preparing for the last game of their three-game road trip which, so far, has produced a…

We have a small six-game slate of hockey on Friday with some great matchups. Here are my three best bets for Friday's NHL slate. And here's a closer look at Lightning vs. Jets. The Central Division's Winnipeg Jets host the Atlantic Division's Tampa Bay Lightning in what should be an entertaining affair. There have been six or more total goals…

Nobody expected things to go this swimmingly for the Winnipeg Jets coming into the 2022-23 NHL season. Coming off a tumultuous and disappointing season, most folks had the Jets pegged as an outsider in the Central Division behind the likes of Colorado, Dallas, Minnesota, and St. Louis. In fact, many wondered if the best path forward for Winnipeg…

The Central Division's Winnipeg Jets host the Atlantic Division's Tampa Bay Lightning in what should be a terrific matchup on Friday evening. Projected for this game is an elite goaltending matchup as Connor Hellebuyck is slated to start for Winnipeg, while Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to go for Tampa Bay. Will the goaltending live up to…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and picks. Recap: Thursday's best get on the Capitals didn't get off to a great start, but the Capitals got it together and won the game 6-2. Best Bets Washington Capitals -155 Notes: I'm tracking all my plays on…

Winnipeg and Tampa Bay both look like Cup contenders this season, in due part to their elite goaltending. However, for this matchup, our NHL betting picks are focusing on the offenses to do most of the damage tonight. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The Central Division's Winnipeg Jets host the Atlantic Division's Tampa Bay Lightning in what should be…

By Chris Johnston NorthStar Bets Fri., Jan. 6, 20234 min. read No one is explicitly using the'T' word. You know, the one that rhymes with "sank." But it may not be a complete coincidence that three teams at the bottom of the NHL standings are currently pacing towards some of the lowest point totals we've seen recorded in the last two decades. Not…

The Tampa Bay Lightning (24-12-1) visit the Winnipeg Jets (24-13-1) - who've won three straight - on Friday at 8:00 PM ET. Sportsbooks give the Jets+121 odds to win and list the Lightning at -145 on the moneyline for this matchup. This article references lines valid as of January 5, 2023 at 5:26 AM ET.

It's a thin slate on the ice tonight, featuring just three games. The Devils take on the Red Wings in Detroit, the Lightning square off against the Wild, and the Stars go head-to-head with the Ducks. Let's dive into two of these contests and break down my best bets in the NHL tonight. And here's a closer look at Lightning vs. Wild. The Lightning…

Our 2023 NHL bets started off on the right foot last night, going 2-1 for+1.05 units, capping the night off with a Kings upset win over the Stars. Tonight is going to be a little bit more challenging with only three games on the board. Despite the small slate, I'll stick to my daily word of providing you three bets. That means I have a wager for…

The Lightning are the sixth choice in the Stanley Cup odds at+1400. The Wild are+2200. Minnesota are -115 favorites in this contest that features a total of 6.5 goals. Puck drop is set for 9:30 pm ET at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN with TNT broadcasting the game in the US. Tampa Bay had a slow start to their first month, going 7-6-1. Since…

Mats Zuccarello has been firing on all cylinders, in addition to all goalies. In what projects as a neutral matchup for his shot profile, he's getting a plus-money price we can't turn down, which is why he's our NHL picks target for Lightning vs. Wild. The Tampa Bay Lightning will play their second game in as many nights vs. a Minnesota Wild team…

Only three games are on the NHL's Wednesday, Jan. 4 schedule, including a mix-up between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Minnesota Wild. Tampa Bay enters this one on a winning streak while Minnesota has had issues winning back-to-back games lately, making it interesting to see who'll emerge the victor in the latest Lightning vs Wild affair. Momentum is…

It's a thin slate on the ice tonight, featuring just three games. The Devils take on the Red Wings in Detroit, the Lightning square off against the Wild, and the Stars go head-to-head with the Ducks. Let's dive into two of these contests and break down my best bets in the NHL tonight. Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Minnesota Wild The Lightning took care…

The Tampa Bay Lightning will travel north to face the Minnesota Wild for the first time this season. The Lightning are in third place in the Atlantic Division with 47 points. They could inch closer to second place with a win. The Wild are in third place in the Central Division with 44 points. They could move within a point of second place with a…

The NHL has six more days of action this week. 2023 has begun, and the Winter Classic is already behind us. That seems crazy how things always move so fast. There is no time like the present to get you ready for your this week. Let us do this first in terms of game allotment. Tuesday - 11 Wednesday - 3 Thursday - 10 Thankfully, this gets to the…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 31. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: It's not often you get information that leads to a big edge but learning that Leon Draisaitl would be out for the Oilers before everybody else…

The Arizona Coyotes will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in the NHL on Saturday (December 31). Arizona have had a poor season but are coming on a three-game winning run. Placed second-last in the Western Conference Central Division with 31 points, they will look to get a few more wins to get into a comfortable situation. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, are…

Game: Arizona Coyotes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022 Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL TV: Bally Sports Sun Odds/Point Spread: Coyotes (+290) Lightning (-375) The Arizona Coyotes (13-16-5) are headed to Amalie Arena on Saturday where they will meet the Tampa Bay Lightning (22-11-1). The odds on this game have the Coyotes…

A promising start is turning into a dominating season as the Boston Bruins continue to lead the NHL in points. Defenseman Hampus Lindholm and goalie Linus Ullmark are two major reasons for the success and they are both included in this week's " Who's Hot " list. The forwards listed are led by Washington's Alexander Ovechkin, who was recently moved…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 29. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Wednesday's best bet on Boston was a winner as the Bruins skated away with a 3-1 victory in New Jersey. It's a big slate, and I put off…

Goalies steal the show when New York and Tampa Bay face off, and our NHL picks aren't expecting anything different tonight. With the Rangers traveling to face the Lightning, expect a tense start in Tampa. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports The New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning are facing off against each other for the first time since opening…

Welcome back to another day of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head and other factors that may play in. We also have a featured game of the day, which is considered must-watch TV. Today's featured game is the Boston Bruins and…

Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning: GAME#33 Time: 7:00 pm Eastern Time Location: Amalie Arena Broadcast/Streaming: BSSUNX, SN, RDS, ESPN+/Hulu Opponent SBNation Site: Habs Eyes on the Prize DraftKings Odds: Lightning -1.5 O/U 6 It seems like it's been much longer than a week since the Lightning played their last game. However, that's all…

Tonight's NHL slate sees ten teams take the ice, and one game in particular sticks out on the schedule: Bruins vs. Devils. I'll break down my best bet for that Eastern Conference showdown and provide a play in the Canadiens vs. Lightning game. Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning The Bolts come out of the break with a three-game homestand…

A rematch of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final will go down tonight from the Bell Centre, with the Tampa Bay Lightning visiting the Montreal Canadiens. The Lightning and Canadiens are currently headed in two different directions. Tampa Bay has posted an 8-2 record over their past ten games after four straight victories, while the Habs have lost a pair of…

Game one of the Eastern Conference Final kicks off tonight in New York City as the Rangers will host the Tampa Bay Lightning. The Rangers are coming off of yet another game seven win over the Hurricanes while the Lightning have been resting up after sweeping the Panthers in four games. Who's going to start the series off strong with a win tonight?…

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings last met on December 6, with Detroit picking up a somewhat shocking 4-2 win at Amalie Arena as+217 underdogs. These clubs have gone in opposite directions since then, with TB winning five of their last six and Detroit dropping six straight games. Oddsmakers like the Lightning for a mini-revenge, setting…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for December 21. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Tuesday's best bet on the Pittsburgh cashed as the Penguins overcame an early Rangers' lead to win the game 3-2. Wednesday's Best Bets: There…

The 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to the final four! The Colorado Avalanche and Edmonton Oilers kicked off the Western Conference Final on Tuesday night in a thrilling game. Now, our attention turns to a much lower-scoring series between the New York Rangers and Tampa Bay Lightning. Igor Shesterkin is a Vezina Trophy finalist and Andrei…

Pickswise provides exclusive sports betting content to MLive.com, including picks, analysis, tools, games and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The Detroit Red Wings host the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight, and BetMGM Sportsbook has the perfect NHL-specific welcome offer to take advantage of the game. to…

Thursday's featured NHL betting game preview is a Lightning vs Flyers battle between one of the Eastern Conference's best teams and one of the worst. Tampa Bay travels to Philly with a 13-8-1 record and are the heavy favorites at a money price of -220. The Flyers are 8-10-5 this season and are+180 underdogs on home ice. This game will be played at…