Oilers vs. Lightning Prediction, Odds & Best Bets (11/8)

Edmonton Oilers lost 5-4 in Washington D.C. last night. They travel to Florida to take on the 7-5-1 Tampa Bay Lightning. Connor McDavid has been fantastic for the Oilers, scoring 13 goals and 14 assists. Leon Draisaitl and Evander Kane have been excellent for them, but they have allowed 4 or more goals in all 4 of their last 4 games. The Lightning have won 4 out of 5 games, the one loss coming in a shootout.

The Lightning have won 5 of their last 6 games against the Oilers. The Lightning are playing better hockey right now. They are on a back to back games.

Steven Stamkos has been great to start the season. He hasn't hit his SOGs in the past two games but at the plus money value for one of the best shooters in NHL, I will take that all day long.

Connor McDavid has hit his shots in 4 straight games and in 6 of the last 6 games against the Lightning.

Nikita Kucherov has scored in 6 straight games and has a point in 10 straight. He has also scored a goal in 4 of his last 5 games against the Oilers. Kuchheroov is a great value at +134.