Tampa Bay Lightning (13-11-5) vs. Edmonton Oilers (12-12-1)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Edmonton Oilers 12/14/23 – As NHL regular season action ramps up, Tampa Bay Lightning and Edmonton Oilers will face-off for an eagerly-anticipated match on December 14, 2023 at Little Caesars Arena and broadcasted via ESPN+ in an anticipated battle slated to be pivotal moments for both clubs – fans and bettors alike are keenly looking out for top-rated free NHL picks today that may help influence this pivotal matchup!
Nikita Kucherov has led the Lightning’s offensive success this season with 19 goals and 28 assists – notching 19 and 28 respectively. Brayden Point and Victor Hedman have also played significant roles. Their trio poses a tremendous threat to Oilers defense; to prevent an upset win for Edmonton they will need to step up their game when controlling Nikita Kucherov’s aggressive playmaking and shooting to keep up with him and keep their opponents at bay.
Conversely, the Oilers bring their own offensive strengths into play led by none other than Connor McDavid – with 10 goals and 26 assists so far this season, McDavid has been an incredible presence on the ice. Leon Draisaitl and Evan Bouchard add depth to an offensive lineup which must find ways to breach through Tampa’s defense in order to maximize opportunities created by fast-paced Oiler offense.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Edmonton Oilers 12/14/23 Game Info
| When: | Thursday, December 14 at 9:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Little Caesars Arena |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Jonas Johansson vs. Goaltender Stuart Skinner
Jonas Johansson of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Stuart Skinner of Edmonton Oilers will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in deciding this contest. While Johansson has seen 20 games so far this season, his performance can range anywhere from exceptional to inconsistent depending on who’s between the pipes for either team. With 8 wins, 6 losses, and 5 overtime losses on his record, Johansson’s record indicates mixed outcomes. His goals-against average of 3.47 and save percentage of 0.891 indicate his ability to make key saves; he must remain consistent throughout each game to remain at his peak performance level. With 546 saves against 67 goals against, his performance could make or break Edmonton Oilers offensive duo of Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl from dominating.
Stuart Skinner of the Edmonton Oilers has appeared in 19 games so far this season and boasts 10 wins and 7 losses, showing a level of consistency between wins and losses in goaltending performance. With an overall goals-against average of 3.03 and save percentage of 0.887 highlighting his ability to block opponents from scoring attempts; 425 saves made out of 54 goals against suggests this goaltender has been put through various scenarios; when facing off against Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point’s potency on offense against an opponent like Lightning this will put Skinner through various situations; with timely saves to keep Edmonton ahead.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
Betting odds for this matchup have yet to be set; however, based on recent performances and team statistics, insightful predictions and strategies may be made for bettors who wish to form informed wagers on either team. When looking at moneylines or point spreads for this contest, consideration must also be made of each team’s offensive/defensive capabilities as well as goaltender performance when setting moneylines or point spreads.
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Trends
The Lightning have put up impressive results over their last five games, going 4-1-2 and showing their ability to maintain winning streaks. But their performance against the spread, particularly road games (6-9), may cause concern among bettors; multiple totals going OVER in several of their matches indicates high-scoring matches which may impact over/under bets negatively.
Edmonton Oilers Betting Trends
The Oilers have put together an impressive 4-1 record over their last five games, showing they can recover quickly when faced with difficulties. Unfortunately, their record against the spread in road games (4-8) may indicate potential vulnerabilities while recent results showing their games regularly reaching over suggests high-scoring games that should be taken into consideration by bettors.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Edmonton Oilers 12/14/23 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and betting trends, this game looks set to be closely contested. Both teams possess formidable offensive arsenals while facing unique goalstending challenges; suggesting this matchup could go either way.
As bettors try to select their favourite team, bettors must factor in both teams’ recent performances – the Lightning’s slightly stronger overall showing against Edmonton Oilers while they Oilers showed incredible resilience recently – prop bets on individual player performances could provide extra intrigue while over/under bets seem likely to favor an OVER bet due to both teams’ offensive strategies – though including premium analyst picks for informed decisions may help provide additional guidance in making informed choices.
Free Pick and Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning 3, Edmonton Oilers 2.