Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes will face off in the Tar Heel State in what is expected to be an exciting matchup. The Lightning currently possess a 5-3-2
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Carolina Hurricanes will face off in the Tar Heel State in what is expected to be an exciting matchup. The Lightning currently possess a 5-3-2 advantage in the teams' last 10 meetings, having split the two matchups this season, with the Lightning winning 3-0 at home in October and the Hurricanes earning a 4-0 shutout road win in November. On the night, the Hurricanes have opened as the betting favorite at -170, with the line remaining steady.
Game Info
When: Friday, 11/24/2023 @ 8:00pm EST
Where: PNC Arena Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Lightning +149 | Hurricanes -170
Spread: Lightning +1.5 (-165) | Hurricanes -1.5 (+142)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 63%.
Tampa Bay Lightning
On Wednesday night, the Lightning were defeated in overtime by the Jets, despite leading in shots on goal (33-32). Steven Stamkos halved the deficit with his 8th goal of the season, while Brayden Point tied the game with his 8th goal of the season. Jonas Johansson made 29 saves in the loss. Setting the standings at 3rd in the Atlantic Division, 10 points behind the Bruins, the Lightning will be looking to continue the fight for the top spot.
Carolina Hurricanes Analysis
Carolina won their most recent game against Edmonton at home, scoring 4 goals in the first period and completing the game at a final of 6-3 with two empty net goals in the third period. Antti Raanta and Pyotr Kochetkov shared the game in net, with Kochetkov stopping 13 of the 15 shots faced. Check out our free NHL picks for more in-depth analysis!