Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction: Lightning is much more powerful than the Red Wings

Prediction for the NHL Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning match, which will take place on December 22. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

Detroit Red Wings

Detroit has not been at its best this season. The Red Wings managed to win only 13 games in 31 meetings, but they lost the rest 18. The team scored 33 points, so they are in sixth place in the Atlantic Division standings. If we talk about Detroit's recent games, everything is very disappointing. They have lost six in a row; last time, it failed to Washington in overtime (3:4).

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay is gaining momentum and trying to break into the top 5 in the East. Through 31 games this campaign, the Lightning have picked up 20 wins and 11 losses. That puts them in third place in the Atlantic Division standings with 41 points. We note that before the last game, Tampa Bay had a streak of five wins. However, they lost to Toronto by a score of 1:4.

Expert Betting Tips

We think the two points from this game will go to Tampa Bay. The Lightning is much stronger than the Red Wings, plus they've won five of their last six contests. Detroit has lost six straight games. The Red Wings are unpleasant opponents for the Lightning, but the latter is stronger now. We offer a bet on their victory, considering the overtime and the shootout.

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