Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators 3/23/23 – The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to travel to Canada Tire Centre to take on the Ottawa Senators. Tampa Bay boasts a record of 42-24-6, while Ottawa currently sits at 34-32-5 on the season. These teams have already met once this year with Tampa Bay taking home the victory. Tampa Bay are looking to rebound after their two losses and NHL betting odds are on their side.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators
Date & Time: Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Canadian Tire Centre
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Betting Odds
Lightning
Moneyline: -140
Puckline: -1.5 (+165)
Total: 6.5 over (-115)
Senators
Moneyline: +127
Puckline: +1.5 (-190)
Total: 6.5 under (+104)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Analysis
Tampa Bay Lightning was a heavy favorite to win their last game against Montreal but ultimately fell 3-2 to the Canadiens. Pat Maroon and Brayden Point each scored one goal while Andrei Vasilevskiy allowed three goals on 20 shots faced. The offense has been very effective this season for Tampa Bay; they rank eighth in goals per game and 13th in shots per game while scoring three or more goals six of their last nine matches. Unfortunately, defense and goaltending have both been about average this year; Tampa Bay ranks 13th for goals against per game and 16th for shots against per game respectively. Tampa Bay is currently third in the Atlantic division with an 11-point lead over fourth-place Florida Panthers. The Lightning appear poised for playoff success and are always legitimate Stanley Cup contenders.
Ottawa Senators was an underdog in their previous game against the Boston Bruins and lost 2-1. Dylan Gambrell scored the only goal, while Mads Soogard stopped 33 out of 35 shots faced. Recently, Ottawa has struggled on offense; scoring two or fewer goals in five of their last nine matches. They rank 20th in goals per game and seventh in shots per game this year while ranking 18th and 22nd in goals against per game respectively this season. Ottawa sits fifth in the Atlantic division and six points away from securing the final Wild Card spot. Unfortunately, it appears unlikely that the Senators will make the playoffs.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Against the Spread
Over is 4-0 in Lightning last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 4-0 in Lightning last 4 Thursday games. Over is 4-1-1 in Lightning last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 7-2-2 in Lightning last 11 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 6-2-1 in Lightning last 9 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 5-0 in Senators last 5 Thursday games. Over is 9-0 in Senators last 9 home games. Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 overall. Over is 10-2 in Senators last 12 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-1 in Senators last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Ottawa Senators Free Pick
Tampa Bay has had much more success against Ottawa in previous matchups, losing six of their last seven games. Ottawa’s defense and goaltending have both been slightly below average this year while the offense has been quite good for the Lightning this year. Based on past results against Ottawa, it seems safe to say that Tampa Bay will win this matchup according to NHL betting lines.
Free Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (+165)
