Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche 2/14/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Tampa Bay Lightning will go against the Colorado Avalanche in NHL action in Ball Arena, CO, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 9:00 PM ET.
The offense for the Lightning is dominating the season, averaging 3.58 goals per game with 8 goals in the last two matches.
The top two lines, led by Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos, and Brayden Point, combined for 76 goals and 117 assists, but the entire offense was excellent.
Defensemen Victor Hedman and Mikhail Sergachev contributed 11 goals and 60 assists from the point to help open up the attack while Brandon Hagel, Alex Killorn, and Nick Paul collaborated for 52 goals and 59 assists.
While the offensive excelled, the defense also improved, giving up just 2.92 goals per game.
Ian Cole, Nicklaus Perbix, and Erik Cernak collaborated for 6.2 defensive point shares to give the team depth, while Hedman and Sergachev contributed 6.1 defensive point shares and 191 blocked shots.
In addition, goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is also outstanding with a.919 save percentage, a 2.52 goals-against average on 1212 shots, and an above-average 16.4 goals saved.
- The Tampa Bay Lightning is 10-4 SU in their last 14 matches.
- The Lightning is 3-6 SU in their last 9 matches against Colorado.
- The total went OVER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 matches on the road.
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche Predictions 2/14/2023
The Avalanche are enjoying a fantastic season thanks to their offense, which is stepping up and scoring three goals per game on average, including five in their most recent match.
While the top lines are led by Mikko Rantanen, Nathan MacKinnon, and Artturi Lehkonen, who combined for 65 goals and 90 assists, the rest of the attack also contributed.
While defensemen Cale Makar and Devon Toews contributed 17 goals and 56 assists from the point to help open up the attack, J.T. Compher, Evan Rodrigues, and Alex Newhook scored 33 goals and 45 assists collectively.
The Avalanche’s offense was excellent, but their defense, which only allows 2.76 goals per game, carried the team.
In order to provide the team depth, Erik Johnson and Samuel Girard collaborated for 4.0 defensive point shares, while Makar and Toews have 7.2 defensive point shares and 146 blocked shots.
Alexandar Georgiev, the goalie, was also outstanding, saving 13.5 more goals than the norm while having a.917 save percentage and 2.68 goals against average on 1160 shots.
- The total went UNDER in 6 of the Avalanche’s last 9 matches.
- The Colorado Avalanche is 8-3 SU in their previous 11 meetings.
- The total went UNDER in 4 of Colorado’s last 5 games with Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche. The NHL pick for this game is the Colorado Avalanche. The Lightning is aiming to sweep the season series after their recent 5-0 victory.
On their home ice, the Avalanche hope to take the initiative and dominate this game.
With Nathan MacKinnon, Mikko Rantanen, and the rest of the forward group controlling the ball in the offensive zone and producing open shots with excellent puck movement, the Avalanche, who average 3.00 goals per game, should generate plenty of scoring opportunities.
With Cale Makar, Devon Toews, and the rest of the defense unit forcing turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on goal, the Avalanche, who only permit 2.76 goals per game, should be able to contain the Lightning offense and give goaltender Alexandar Georgiev plenty of opportunities to make crucial saves.
The Colorado Avalanche will win to a predicted score of 6-4.
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Colorado Avalanche 2/14/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
NHL Starting Time: 9:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Ball Arena, CO
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
TV: Alti
NHL Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning +100
NHL Totals: 6