Overview
The Tampa Bay Lightning will head to Boston to take on the Bruins in this Atlantic Division matchup. Both teams will look to take the advantage in the series as they are tied 1-1 heading into tonight’s game.
The Lightning have lost back-to-back games and are holding on to third place by a single point. The Bruins have won four out of their last five and have moved within a single point of third place.
Last Game Records
Lightning
- Last Game: Lost to the Carolina Hurricanes 2-3
- 39-17-2-4 overall record
Bruins
- Last Game: Won against the Montreal Canadiens 3-2.
- 39-19-3-2 overall record
Matchup Information
Lightning at Bruins Betting Analysis
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning are going through a tough stretch of hockey. While they are still holding on to one of the playoff spots in their division, they have to find a way to get things moving back in the right direction.
According to sports betting guides, offensively, the Lightning have been one of the best teams all season. They are averaging 3.31 goals per game, which is the 8th best in the NHL.
In their last five games, the Lightning are averaging 2.0 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Lightning are averaging 2.0 goals per game.
Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman have been the offensive leaders for this team. The veteran duo has been able to lead the offense in total points almost all season.
Stamkos has recorded a team-high 66 points, scoring 27 goals and assisting on 39 others. Hedman is right behind him with 62 points, scoring 17 goals, and assisting on 45 others.
Andrei Vasilevskiy is the main goaltender for the Lightning. He has a record of 32-13-2 and is giving up just 2.38 goals per game.
Boston Bruins Betting Analysis
The Bruins have stormed back into relevancy in the Atlantic Division. While they are currently in a Wild Card position if the season were to end today, they would love to continue the hot streak and find themselves into a guaranteed playoff spot.
The offense for the Bruins has been improving, especially after the All-Star break. The Bruins are up to averaging 3.0 goals per game, which is right around league average.
In their last five games, the Bruins are averaging 2.8 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Bruins are averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Brad Marchand and David Pastrnak are the offensive duo for the Bruins. These two have been battling all season for the top spot on the roster in terms of total points.
Marchand has recorded 62 total points, scoring 27 goals and assisting on 35 others. Pastrnak is right behind him with 61 total points, scoring 33 goals and assisting on 28 others.
The Bruins have used both Jeremy Swayman and Linus Ullmark as their main goaltenders. Both goalies have been playing extremely well in the last few months.
Ullmark has a record of 19-9-2 and is giving up 2.72 goals per game. Swayman has a record of 18-8-1 and is giving up 2.09 goals per game.
Updates
The Tampa Bay Lightning does not have anyone on their injury report heading into tonight’s game.
The Bruins have Patrice Bergeron listed as questionable for tonight’s game. An elbow injury has caused him to sit out since March 15th, but there is a chance he will play tonight.
- The Lightning won their moneyline bet in four of their last ten games.
- Tampa Bay was under the total goals in seven of their last ten games.
- The Bruins won their moneyline bet in seven of their last ten games,
- Boston was under the total goals in four of their last ten games.
Lightning vs Bruins Betting Preview
The NHL betting odds will have Boston as the favorite for tonight’s game. With their record in their last ten games, as well as their offensive production in their last ten games, the Bruins are the better team right now on paper.
While the Lightning may not be on some NHL expert picks, they have proven they can take down the Bruins. In their first meeting in Boston, Tampa Bay was able to take down the Bruins by a score of 3-2.
Lightning vs Bruins Betting Prediction
Bet on the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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