Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames Pick and Betting Preview
The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Calgary and Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday, with the host Flames trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 2.8-2.6 result in favor of the Flames today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Calgary Flames bring a 18-18-2 record to the battle against the 19-16-4 Lightning. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Calgary go 19-17-2 so far and the Lightning go 14-19-6. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Calgary vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The Calgary Flames sit at No. 22 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Tampa Bay Lightning sit at a No. 17 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Calgary's No. 17-ranked offense, averaging 2.66 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 8 at 2.44 goals allowed. The Flames power play is averaging 12.3% while the Lightning defense kills off 79.49% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Lightning were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Wild. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -116 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for OVER bettors.
Calgary won its last outing, a 4-0 result against the Avalanche on January 02. Bettors who backed the Flames at +127 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Edmonton, Friday, January 8th
Calgary home to Arizona, Thursday, January 7th