Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning 2/9/23 – The Colorado Avalanche will travel to Tampa Bay Lightning Arena. The Avalanche’s season record is 27-18-4. Tampa Bay’s record is 32-16-1. These two teams met in the Stanley Cup Finals, with Colorado winning 4-2. Colorado Avalanche are the best NHL bets today based on the betting sites.
Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Date & Time: Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Amalie Arena
Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Odds
Avalanche
Moneyline: +102
Puckline: +1.5 (-225)
Total: 6 over (-105)
Lightning
Moneyline: -127
Puckline: -1.5 (+185)
Total: 6 under (-115)
Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Analysis
Colorado Avalanche‘s previous game had an odds of +110, but they lost 2-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime. Nathan MacKinnon scored only the goal. Pavel Francouz stopped 36 of 38 shots. Colorado’s offense is performing well recently. In five of their last nine games, the Avs scored at least four goals. They are 21st in goals scored per game and 7th in shots per game. Although the Avalanche have had a less than stellar defense, their goaltending has been excellent. The team is ranked ninth in goals against per match and 23rd for shots against per match.
Tampa Bay Lightning was a huge favorite at -230 in their previous game, but they lost 4-3 to the San Jose Sharks in overtime. Tampa Bay led 3-1 in the first period, but lost 3-3 in overtime. Brayden Point scored two goals. Nikita Kucherov was credited with two assists. Ross Colton scored one goal. Brian Elliott let in four goals on 22 shots. This season, the Lightning’s offense has been excellent. Tampa Bay is ranked fourth in goals per match and 15th in shots. In five of their last ten games, they scored at least four goals. Both defense and goaltending have been average in Tampa Bay this season. They are 15th in goals allowed per game and 16th for shots against per match.
Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Against the Spread
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 7 games. Colorado are 7-2 SU in their last 9 games. Colorado are 6-2 SU in their last 8 games against Tampa Bay. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Colorado’s last 5 games on the road. Colorado are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay.
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 games. Tampa Bay are 12-6 SU in their last 18 games. Tampa Bay are 12-1 SU in their last 13 games at home. Tampa Bay are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games when playing at home against Colorado. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 games against an opponent in the Western Conference conference.
Colorado Avalanche vs Tampa Bay Lightning Free Pick
Colorado has been performing well recently, winning seven of the last nine games. Recently, the Avalanche’s offense has been performing well. Colorado has Tampa Bay’s number. The Lightning was defeated by the Avalanche in six games last year to win the Stanley Cup. Colorado also won both matchups last season. NHL betting tips favor Colorado over Tampa Bay to win in this game.
Free Pick: Colorado Avalanche +1.5 (-225)
