"Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 29 of 64 games this season. Carolina has played 35 games this season that finished with over 6.5 total goals. These two teams average seven goals per match between them, 0.5 more than this game's over/under. Combined, these teams allow 5.6 goals per game, 0.9 fewer than this game's over/under."
"The Lightning have won 62.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (32-19). When playing with moneyline odds of -134 or shorter, Tampa Bay has compiled a 28-14 record (winning 66.7% of its games). The Hurricanes have been the underdog five times this season, and upset their opponent in one of those games."
The Lightning face the Hurricanes on Saturday at 7 p.m. ET at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. The recommended over/under bet is Under 6.5 goals, with computer projections showing 6.0 total goals. While these teams average seven combined goals per match, they allow only 5.6 goals per game combined. The moneyline prediction favors Tampa Bay at -134 odds with a projected 4-2 victory. The Lightning have won 62.7% of favored games this season and 66.7% when favored at -134 or shorter odds. Carolina has limited underdog success, splitting 1-1 in games with +112 or longer odds.
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