Keep reading to see our Lightning vs Avalanche NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.
- The Lightning visit Denver with a record of 6-3-0.
- Tampa Bay are currently 4th in assists this season..
- The Lightning are coming off a 3-2 win vs. the Predators.
- The Avalanche are set to host the Lightning at 5-5-0.
- The Avalanche are are averaging 3.6 goals per contest so far.
- The Avalanche are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Blackhawks.
Lightning vs Avalanche Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Lightning and Avalanche. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver, CO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are favored by -1.5 vs. the Lightning.
Lightning vs. Avalanche Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning at Colorado Avalanche
- Where: Denver at Ball Arena
- Date: Wednesday, October 30th
- Betting Odds COL -1.5, TB -103 | COL -117 O/U 6.5
Lightning Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?
Tampa Bay moved to 6-3-0 with a 3-2 overtime win against the Predators. The Lightning were favored on the puck line, but didn’t cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.
After taking a 2-0 lead in the first period, the Lightning allowed the Predators to tie it up in the second. Nick Paul scored the game-winner at 16:38 in overtime.
Brayden Point opened the scoring for the Lightning, netting his 6th goal of the season at 10:11 in the first period. Mitchell Chaffee followed with his 3rd goal, coming at 19:24 in the first. Nick Paul sealed the game with his 3rd goal, scoring in overtime at 3:22.
Jake Guentzel contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 7. The Lightning took 27 shots on goal and recorded 10 giveaways.
After jumping out to a 2-0 lead, Tampa Bay's defense gave up two second-period goals to Nashville, one of which came on the power play. However, they held the Predators scoreless in the third period and overtime, leading to a 3-2 win. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the Lightning's defense recorded 13 hits and a single takeaway.
Avalanche Preview: Can the Avalanche Offense Score Enough at Home?
With a 5-2 loss to the Blackhawks, the Avalanche dropped to 5-5-0 this season. The Avalanche were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over.
All of Colorado’s scoring came in the first period, but they also allowed three goals in that period. The Blackhawks added two more in the third, both into an empty net.
Casey Mittelstadt opened the scoring for the Avalanche, netting his 6th goal of the season. Nathan MacKinnon followed with his 5th goal, which came on a power play at 19:17 in the first period. MacKinnon scored on his only shot on goal, while Mittelstadt took 5 shots.
The Avalanche took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 17 offensive giveaways, and Cale Makar added to his assist tally, now with 14 on the season.
Colorado's defense struggled in their last game, allowing the first goal and three more after tying it at 1-1. The Avalanche also gave up two empty-netters late in the 3rd period. Goalie Alexandar Georgiev made 21 saves with an 87.5% save percentage, and the defense added 8 takeaways and 19 hits.
Lightning vs Avalanche Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road contests, the Lightning offense has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing an average of 5. Tampa Bay posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Although Colorado has a straight up record of 2-3 in their last five home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 0-5. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- As the betting underdog, the Avalanche have an puck line mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Colorado posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
- Although the Lightning have a strong straight up record in their last three games as the betting favorite, they have not done as well vs the puck line going 1-2.
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Lightning vs Avalanche Free Pick
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