Tampa Bay has it all, tops in the NHL in goals scored and on the power play, plus third in goals allowed. The Lightning is 22-7 against winning teams, as well as a sizzling 18-7 run on the road. Explosive Tampa Bay has won 10 of its last 12 games, winning by more than one goal seven times. They face a Columbus squad that is #17 in the NHL in goals scored and #31 on the power play. The Blue Jackets are on a 3-6 run and have allowed four or more goals in three of the last six. The defense has allowed 10 goals the last two games, including losing the last game as a favorite to Ottawa, 5-4. Tampa Bay has won both matchups this season by a 7-4 count, and the wagering value is on the best team in hockey to win by more than one goal. Play Tampa Bay on the puckline.
This pick was released to clients on December 31, 2023 at 10:17AM ET.
NHL
Tampa Bay at Columbus
December 31, 2017
6:05 PM Eastern
1 unit on Tampa Bay -1.5 goals +240 (puckline) (risk 1 to return 3.4)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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