Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction: We don't want to risk taking the favorites

Prediction for the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings match will occur on January 19. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Tampa Bay Lightning

The beginning of January was as bad as it could get for John Cooper and his charges, but the situation has been rectified. After four defeats, the Lightning played six games and scored five. The Lightning had the likes of Carolina, Boston, Pittsburgh, and Anaheim in their sights. They only managed a point against New Jersey and could not repeat their triumph in front of their fans against the Bruins. As a result, the hosts have to settle for sixth place in the East with 46 points.

Detroit Red Wings

The East is getting even hotter. Detroit has joined the fight for a playoff spot. After a change at the top, the Red Wings have taken on a different look and are now three points adrift of eighth place. Much of the credit must go to Todd McLellan, who has guided the Red Wings back to winning ways in a very short space of time. They have won eight and lost just two of their last ten games, the second-best record in the conference over that period.

H2H Stats

Detroit is in a position to compete with Tampa. The Red Wings have been the stronger team in the last three meetings, but the Lightning has won two.

Bookmakers' odds

Bet365 oddsmakers believe the Tampa team will be stronger in the upcoming NHL meeting. You can bet on their victory in the final (OT) for 1.50 and in regulation time for 2.65. For Detroit to win in OT, you can get 1.77. For them to win in three periods, you can get 3.75.

They offer TO (5.5) pucks for 1.57 and TU for 2.30.

Expert Betting Tips

The bookmakers like the home team to win, but we don't want to risk taking the favorites as the Red Wings beat Florida by three goals last time. They were underdogs then too. It's safer to back the goals in this matchup. Todd McLellan is not asking his charges to play closed-out hockey. This is evidenced by the statistic of the standard total - nine out of ten. Tampa is an open team. On average, more than six pucks are passed per game. In general, we like to see accurate shots at a reasonable rate.

Total Over (5.5) for 1.57 Bet365

Detroit's final victory for 2.65 Betway

Correct score - 3:4 for 31 1XBET