NHL Betting Picks, #5
TBL @ NYR 7:30 PM ET
In the fifth game today, we have the 5-3-2 Tampa Bay Lightning visiting the 3-5-1 New York Rangers. Head-to-head Tampa has won the last three meetings and are 6-2-2 in their last ten matchups with the Rangers.
In the Standings:
The Lightning are in fifth in the Atlantic but have three games in hand to the third and first place teams. The Rangers are in seventh in the Metro after struggling badly to start the season. However, they have the least amount of games played in this division and could catch up to the top quickly.
Home Rankings: NYR
Home Offense:
Goals: 14th
PP: 24th
Home Defense:
Goals: 23rd
PK: 22rd
Road Rankings: TBL
Road Offense:
Goals: 5th
PP: 11th
Road Defense:
Goals: 14th
PK: 29th
Advantage: Tampa Bay Lightning
Lightning Last 3 Games (1-2)
L NSH
W PIT
L COL
Rangers Last 3 Games (1-2)
L BOS
W BUF
L ARI
Trends for the Lightning:
4-1 in their last five in New York. They are also 4-1 in their last five Eastern Conference games. They are 3-2 in road games this season.
Trends for the Rangers:
They are 1-4 at home vs Tampa. 2-3 at home this season.
Pick Analysis:
The NHL Prediction Model gives the Lightning an edge over New York at 58.55%. Statistically, Tampa has the advantage. As for trends, Tampa also has an advantage. I like the pick from the NHL Prediction Model in this matchup. Tampa Bay gets back on track.