Back Lightning at Home vs Vegas in NHL Picks Today

The Las Vegas Golden Knights will aim to get back on track when they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, Dec. 21 at Amalie Arena. NHL betting lines are in slight favor of the Lightning at home, with our sportsbook setting the over/under at 6 ½ goals.

Golden Knights vs Lightning Spreads and Odds

Golden Knights vs Lightning Prediction

Golden Knights vs Lightning Betting Trends

• The Lightning are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
• The Lightning have won eight of their 16 games when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• The Lightning have won seven of the 14 games they have played with NHL moneyline odds shorter than -116.
• In the last 10 contests, the Lightning have claimed 75.0% of the possible points with a 5-5-0 record.
• The Lightning are 2-8 in their last 10 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
• Golden Knights are 12-3 in their last 15 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
• The Lightning are 1-5 in their last 6 games following a win.
• Lightning are 2-8 in their last 10 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Moneyline Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning (-115)

Though Las Vegas has played well on the road this season, its sixth-ranked defense has taken a bit of a hit lately, allowing 4.4 goals a game in its last five games, with its goalies struggling with starter Adin Hill out.

The Knights last gave up a six-goal game to Carolina, allowing them to go 3-for-3 on the power play, and they’ll now face a Tampa Bay team whose offense has been heating up, averaging five goals a game in its last three games and four in its last five. With the Lightning also solid at home, they are the best bet in our sportsbook to pull out the win.