Tampa Bay has a strong defense, #14 in goals allowed and the Lightning are 43-21 against a team with a losing record. The offense has struggled of late, managing just 10 goals total the last five games. Tampa Bay is 9-3 UNDER the total when playing the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation, plus they are 4-0 UNDER the total against a team with a losing record. They face one here in Philadelphia, who are #16 in goals scored and #23 in goals allowed. At least the Flyers have started to focus on better defense, surrendering only six goals combined in the last four contests. Play the UNDER.
This pick was released to clients on December 16, 2014 at 9:35AM ET.
NHL
Tampa Bay at Philadelphia
December 16, 2014
7:05 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Game Total UNDER 5.5 +110 (risk 1.5 to return 3.15)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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