"The Lightning offense's 205 total goals (3.5 per game) are ranked fourth in the league this year. On defense, the Lightning have been one of the best units in NHL play, giving up 151 goals to rank second. The team's goal differential is second-best in the league at +54."
"In their last 10 games, the Lightning have gone 7-3-0 to earn 85.0% of the possible points. They are scoring at a 3.7 goals-per-game average (37 total) during that stretch. Over on the defensive side, the Lightning have allowed 30 goals (3.0 per game)."
"Minnesota has played 38 games this season that finished with more than 6 goals. These teams average a combined 6.8 goals per game, 0.8 more than this game's total. This season the Wild have won 15 of the 25 games, or 60.0%, in which they've been an underdog."
The Tampa Bay Lightning visit the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night at Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul. Tampa Bay enters as favorites with a -127 moneyline, while Minnesota is listed at +106 as underdogs. The Lightning boast a 38-16-4 record with the league's fourth-ranked offense (3.5 goals per game) and second-best defense (151 goals allowed). Minnesota holds a 35-16-10 record and has won 60% of underdog games this season. The over/under is set at 6 goals, with these teams combining for 6.8 goals per game on average. Tampa Bay has gone 7-3-0 in their last 10 games, scoring 3.7 goals per game during that stretch.
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