Lightning vs Canucks Prediction

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The Tampa Bay Lightning and Vancouver Canucks face off on Tuesday in an NHL showdown at Rogers Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Lightning vs Canucks prediction

Lightning’s Defense Has Impressed

The last couple of games the Lightning have sure had success with the defense. The Lightning against the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to secure a 3-1 victory and in the last game against the Dallas Stars, the Lightning were able to win 4-0. Anthony Cirelli had a strong game scoring two goals. The Lightning are averaging 3.27 goals while their defense is giving up 3.52 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th while the defense is ranked 30th. Nikita Kucherov has scored 19 goals and added 28 assists. 

Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Facts

  • Steven Stamkos has scored a goal in four of the Lightning's last five games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
  • Brayden Point has recorded at least one point in seven of the Lightning's last eight games against the Canucks.
  • Nikita Kucherov has recorded at least one assist in 12 of the Lightning's last 13 games.
  • Nikita Kucherov ranks 1st in the league for Points (47) this season.

Canucks Look to Build on Last Win

The Canucks faced off against the Calgary Flames in the last game and they were able to secure the 4-3 victory. Elias Petterson scored one goal and added one assist. The Vancouver Canucks are averaging 3.82 goals per game while their defense is giving up 2.61 goals per game The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 5th. J.T. Miller has scored 15 goals and added 25 assists. 

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

  • Brock Boeser has scored a goal in four of the Canucks' last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
  • J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight appearances against former teams.
  • Brock Boeser has recorded an assist in each of the Canucks' last five games.
  • J.T. Miller ranks 1st in the league for multi-assist games (9) this season.

Lightning vs Canucks Betting Prediction

The Lightning’s defense has been an issue and is currently ranked 30th in the NHL. The Canucks are averaging 3.82 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up teh score. Look for the Canucks to score at least five goals here and that is going to be the difference as they are going to get the job done. This is going to be a comfortable victory. Back the Canucks. 

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