| 25-13-4 | January 07, 2014, 08:00 PM | MTS Centre | 19-21-5 |
The hockey wagering menu sees a clash between Winnipeg and Tampa Bay on Tuesday, with the host Jets trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.
The Jets sit at 19-21-5 on the season; in comparison, the Lightning are currently 25-13-4. Looking to wager on the totals? Winnipeg is 19-21-5 OU, and Tampa Bay is 17-22-3 OU.
View Tampa Bay Lightning vs Winnipeg Jets Odds and Stats.
The visitors opened as -105 moneyline in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under wagers, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Jets at No. 20 and the Lightning at No. 7 heading into this contest.
Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 5-3 loser as they battled the Oilers on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Oilers at +140 were rewarded, while the 8 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
In their last action, Winnipeg was a 6-5 loser on the road against the Penguins. Bettors on Pittsburgh at -250 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (11) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Winnipeg's No. 14-ranked offense (2.73 goals per game) against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.38 goals per game allowed. The Jets Sportsbook has clicked at a 13.99% rate while the Lightning have a 82.52% rate on the penalty kill.
Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Washington, Thursday, January 9th
Winnipeg home to Columbus, Saturday, January 11th
