Lightning vs. Wild: NHL Best Bets, Picks & Predictions (Wednesday)
It’s a thin slate on the ice tonight, featuring just three games. The Devils take on the Red Wings in Detroit, the Lightning square off against the Wild, and the Stars go head-to-head with the Ducks. Let’s dive into two of these contests and break down my best bets in the NHL tonight. And here’s a closer look at Lightning vs. Wild.
Odds courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook
Top NHL Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions: Lightning vs. Wild
The Lightning took care of business in Chicago last night, topping the Blackhawks 4-1. We cashed the Bolts puck line en route to a profitable 2-1 betting night. Tampa Bay will go for their fifth straight win as they make the trip to Minnesota to face the Wild. Puck drop is set for 9:30 p.m. ET from Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul.
Brian Elliot got the nod in net for the Lightning last night, meaning that Andrei Vasilevskiy will likely take over the netminding duties on the second night of the back-to-back. For that reason, I’ll take a shot with Tampa Bay on the moneyline tonight. The Russian-born goaltender is 16-9-1 with a 2.42 GAA and .921 SV% over 26 games. This is a pretty favorable defensive matchup for the Lightning considering the Wild are just 19th offensively (3.1 gpg) and 14th on the power play (23.28%). All things considered, Tampa Bay should be in this game until the very end, and I think they have a great chance to collect the two points.
Bet: Tampa Bay Lightning Moneyline (-105 via DraftKings)
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