The Boston Bruins will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action on Monday.
Boston have played excellently all this season and are a team that is very tough to beat. They have won 16 out of 18 games this season and currently lead the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 32 points and an 8-point buffer against the second-placed Maple Leafs.
Tampa Bay has had a decent season so far, with 11 wins in 18 games. They are placed third in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 23 points. They are just a point behind the second-placed team and will look to win this game to move up in the conference.
Bruins vs Lightning Odds
Bruins vs Lightning Match Details
Fixture: Bruins vs. Lightning
Date & Time: Monday, November 21, 2022; 7 p.m. EDT
Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Bruins vs Lightning Key Stats
Boston’s offense is one of the strongest in the league as they have scored around four goals per game on average this season. David Pastrnak has led from the front along with Hampus Lindholm. Both have combined for over 45 goals and are very crucial for the team.
The defense has done great and has kept opposing attacks at bay, giving them fewer chances of scoring goals. Goaltender Linus Ullmark has been excellent whenever he has played, conceding less than two goals per game, and is one of the best players in the team.
Tampa Bay’s offense has fared well with over 60 goals scored in 18 games, averaging over 3 goals per game this season. The partnership between Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point has done amazing work, with Nikita leading with 28 goal involvements.
Their defense has not been at its best, conceding 55 goals in 18 games. Goaltenders have done well individually with a save percentage of over 0.900 but have failed to make a positive impact due to their leaky defense and a lot of work left for them to do to get better results in the upcoming games.
Bruins vs Lightning Betting Prediction
Boston are 6-1 in their last 7 games against the Eastern Conference and have won four of their last five games after scoring five goals or more in their previous game.
Tampa Bay is 4-0 in their last four overall and have won 16 times in their last 22 meetings against Boston.
Both teams have played well, but Boston’s offense gives them an advantage in this close game.
Prediction: Take Boston, ML(-105)
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