Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes odds, picks and predictions
The Tampa Bay Lightning (42-26-6) visit the Carolina Hurricanes (47-16-9) Tuesday. Puck drop from PNC Arena in Raleigh is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Lightning vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Lightning are in freefall, dropping 4 straight games while being outscored 17-7. Tampa Bay has allowed 3 or more goals in 12 of the past 16 outings, including a 6-0 loss in Carolina on March 5 in the most recent meeting between these clubs.
The Hurricanes were on the short end of a 4-3 shootout loss against the Boston Bruins last time out on Sunday, although Carolina has at least a point in 4 of the past 5 outings, going 3-1-1. The Over is 5-2 in the past 7 games overall for the Canes.
