| 4-2-0 | October 15, 2013, 07:30 PM | St. Pete Times Forum | 3-2-0 |
The Tampa Bay Lightning look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the Kings arrive at Tampa Bay Times Forum on Tuesday.
The Lightning currently sports a record of 3-2-0. The Kings are 4-2-0. Betting totals have seen the Lightning post a 2-3 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Kings have gone 2-3-1 against the number.
View Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds and Stats.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Lightning at No. 9 and the Kings at No. 11 heading into this contest.
In their last action, Los Angeles was a 3-0 Sportsbook on the road against the Panthers. Bettors on Los Angeles at -141 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 5-4 loser as they battled the Penguins at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Penguins at -117 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Tampa Bay's No. 8-ranked offense (3.6 goals per game) against a Kings defense that ranks No. 7 at 2.33 goals per game allowed. The Lightning Sportsbook has clicked at a 31.58% rate while the Kings have a 84% rate on the penalty kill.
Next up:
Los Angeles at Nashville, Thursday, October 17th
Tampa Bay at Minnesota, Thursday, October 17th
