Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning 3/12/23 – The Winnipeg Jets will travel to Amalie Arena to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Winnipeg currently holds a record of 36-26-3 while Tampa Bay boasts an overall record of 38-21-6. These two teams have met once this season, with Winnipeg coming out victorious in that contest. However, the Tampa Bay Lightning will be winning this game as predicted by the latest NHL betting stats.
Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Date & Time: Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Amalie Arena
Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Odds
Jets
Moneyline: +146
Puckline: +1.5 (-161)
Total: 6.5 over (-101)
Lightning
Moneyline: -185
Puckline: -1.5 (+130)
Total: 6.5 under (-122)
Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Analysis
Winnipeg Jets is on the tail end of a back-to-back road trip. Their offense has struggled lately, scoring two or fewer goals in six of their last 10 games. As a team, Winnipeg ranks 18th in goals per game and 21st in shots per game. Winnipeg’s defense and goaltending have both been above average this season. The Jets rank 10th in goals against per game and 12th in shots against per game, with Connor Hellebuyck having a record of 27-20-2 with a 2.63 GAA and 0.918 SV%. Winnipeg is currently fourth in the Central division and boasts strong defense and goaltending. To stay in contention and make a postseason run, Winnipeg must step up their offensive game. They are only four points ahead of the Calgary Flames for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.
Tampa Bay Lightning is coming off of back-to-back wins, continuing their impressive offensive play this season that ranks sixth in goals per game and 14th in shots per game. Eight of their last 10 games saw three or more goals scored. On defense, the Lightning rank 15th against goals against per game and 20th when it comes to shots against per game; these numbers reflect how competitively they compete against each other. Currently third in the Atlantic division with a 10-point lead over fourth-place Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay remains an elite Stanley Cup contender with high expectations for playoff appearances this spring.
Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Against the Spread
Under is 5-0 in Jets last 5 vs. Atlantic. Over is 4-0-1 in Jets last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. The Jets are 4-0 in their last 4 games playing on 0 days rest. The Jets are 1-7 in their last 8 overall. Jets are 1-6 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 4-0-1 in Lightning last 5 overall. Over is 3-0-1 in Lightning last 4 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation. Over is 5-0-1 in Lightning last 6 vs. a team with a winning record. The Lightning are 0-6 in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Lightning are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Free Pick
Tampa Bay has been impressive at home this season, despite losing six of their last seven games. Winnipeg has lost eight of its last 10 games and the Jets offense has struggled recently. Playing at home, it appears that Tampa Bay will come out on top in this matchup according to NHL betting lines.
Free Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (+130)
