Coyotes vs Lightning Prediction

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Coyotes vs Lightning Prediction

The Arizona Coyotes and Tampa Bay Lightning face off on Thursday in an NHL showdown at Amalie Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Coyotes vs Lightning prediction.

Coyotes Look for Key Win

The Coyotes had won two games in a row heading into their game on Wednesday against the Florida Panthers. Two games ago against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Coyotes scored five goals and they ended up winning by three. Jason Zucker had a nice game scoring a goal and adding an assist. The Coyotes are averaging 3.0 goals while their defense is giving up 2.93 goals per game. The offense is ranked 20th while the defense is ranked 13th. Clayton Keller has scored 19 goals and added 23 assists so far this season. The Coyotes will meet the Hurricanes after this one.

Arizona Coyotes Player Prop Facts

  • Dylan Guenther has scored a goal in each of his last four appearances against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • Clayton Keller has recorded at least one point in eight of the Coyotes' last nine games.
  • Clayton Keller has recorded an assist in four of the Coyotes' last five night games.
  • Michael Carcone ranks 1st amongst qualified Western Conference players for shooting percentage (25.0%) this season.

Lightning Scored Six Goals in Last Game

The Lightning faced off against the Philadelphia Flyers in the last game and they were able to secure the 6-3 victory. Nikita Kucherov had a strong game scoring three goals and adding one assist. The Lightning are averaging 3.38 goals while their defense is giving up 3.29 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 22nd. Kucherov on the season has scored 31 goals and added 49 assists so far this this season. 

Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Facts

  • Steven Stamkos has scored a goal in four of his last five home appearances against the Coyotes.
  • Brandon Hagel has recorded at least one point in each of the Lightning's last 11 games as home favorites against Central Division opponents.
  • Nikita Kucherov has recorded at least one assist in nine of the Lightning's last 10 night games.
  • Nikita Kucherov ranks 1st in the league for Points (80) this season.

Coyotes vs Lightning Betting Prediction

The Coyotes are going to be playing on tired legs in this game and that is going to hurt them here. The Lightning are averaging 3.38 goals per game and the yare going to have no issue running up the score here. The Coyotes offense is going to have no answer on tired legs and it will be Arizona that is going to et the job done with ease. Back the Lightning to get the job done on the money line. 

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The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.