Lightning vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks

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Lightning vs. Canucks Prediction & Picks

The Tampa Bay Lightning (1-2-1) will aim to halt a three-game losing streak when they play the Vancouver Canucks (2-1) at home on Thursday, October 19 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+ and BSSUN.

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Here's our prediction for who will secure the victory in Thursday's matchup.

Lightning vs. Canucks Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this contest expects a final result of Canucks 5, Lightning 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Canucks (+115)
  • Total Pick: Under 7 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Canucks (+1.5)

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Lightning vs Canucks Additional Info

Lightning Splits and Trends

  • The Lightning were 46-30-6 overall and 8-9-17 in overtime contests last season.
  • In the 23 games Tampa Bay played that were decided by one goal, it had a 9-7-7 record (good for 25 points).
  • The 11 times last season the Lightning finished a game with just one goal, they went 1-9-1 (three points).
  • Tampa Bay lost all 11 games last season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Lightning were 47-10-7 when they scored more than two goals (to record 101 points).
  • In the 36 games when Tampa Bay recorded a lone power-play goal, it had a 20-12-4 record (44 points).
  • In the 47 games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay was 28-13-6 (62 points).
  • The Lightning's opponent had more shots in 39 games last season. The Lightning went 18-18-3 in those matchups (39 points).

Team Stats Comparison (2022-23)

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Lightning vs. Canucks Game Time and TV Channel

  • When: Thursday, October 19, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN+ and BSSUN
  • Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida

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