Lightning vs Avalanche Prediction
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche face off on Monday in an NHL showdown at Ball Arena. Here you can read our Lightning vs Avalanche Prediction.
Lightning Offense Looks to Build on Friday
The Lightning offense are going to look to build on what they did on Friday. The Lightning faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes and they scored eight goals on the way to the victory. Nikita Kucherov had a strong game putting up two goals and four assists. The Lightning are averaging 3.71 goals while their defense is giving up 3.52 goals per game. The Lightning were led by Nikita Kucherov and he put up 15 goals and 20 assists.
Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Facts
- Steven Stamkos has scored a goal in each of the Lightning's last four games.
- Steven Stamkos has recorded at least one point in each of the Lightning's last five games.
- Nikita Kucherov has recorded at least one assist in each of his last eight appearances with the Lightning as underdogs.
- Nikita Kucherov ranks 1st in the league for Points (35) this season.
Avs Defense Stepped Up On Saturday
The Colorado Avalanche have had a nice season and they are coming off a victory on Saturday. The Avalanche scored three goals against the Calgary Flames and that was enough for the two goal victory. The Avs on the season are averaging 3.75 goals while their defense is giving up 2.9 goals per game. In this game it’s going to be important that the defense steps up in a big way early and really puts the pressure on. Cale Maker has scored five goals and added 25 assists so far this season.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Valeri Nichushkin has scored at least one goal in each of the Avalanche's last four games as home favorites against the Lightning.
- Cale Makar has recorded at least one point in each of the Avalanche's last eight home games.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one assist in each of the Avalanche's last nine games as favorites.
- Cale Makar ranks T1st in the league for Assists (25) this season.
Shane’s Free Pick
The Lightning are going to find success in this game. Their offense is going 3.71 goals per game and in the last game they scored eight goals. In this game, the Lightning’s offense is going to get out to a fast start. The Avs might score a couple of goals, but it’s not going to be enough to keep this game close. There will also be a slow start by the Avs and the Lightning are going to secure the win.
