Tuesday’s NHL matchup between the Edmonton Oilers (15-10-2) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (14-9-2) at Rogers Place sees the Oilers as home favorites (-148 moneyline odds to win) against the Lightning (+124). The game begins at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
The Oilers-Lightning matchup will air on ESPN+, so tune in to take in the action.
Oilers vs. Lightning Game Info & Odds
When: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 9:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
Favorite: Oilers (-148)
Underdog: Lightning (+124)
Over/under: 6.5
Oilers vs. Lightning Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Lightning (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Lightning 4 – Oilers 3
How to Bet on Oilers vs. Lightning
Oilers and Lightning Betting Trends
Edmonton and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 11 of 27 games this season.
Tampa Bay’s games this season have had over 6.5 goals 12 of 25 times.
The two teams average seven goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game’s total.
These teams together surrender 5.9 goals per game, 0.6 fewer than this game’sgame’s total.
The Oilers have put together a 12-11 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
This season the Lightning have won four of the nine games in which they’ve been an underdog.
Oilers Stats & Insights
The Oilers’ 3.0 average goals per game add up to 82 total, which makes them the 17th-ranked scoring team in the league.
The Oilers have conceded the ninth-fewest goals in NHL play this season, 79 (2.9 per game).
They’re ranked 13th in the league with a +3 goal differential .
The Oilers have a 9.3% shooting percentage as a squad, ranking 27th in the NHL.
The Oilers’ players are looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 13.1 hits and 13.9 blocked shots per game.
In their last 10 matchups, the Oilers have gone 6-3-1 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
They have averaged 3.5 goals per game (35 total) over that span.
On the defensive side, the Oilers have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Lightning Stats & Insights
The Lightning have the league’s sixth-best scoring offense (98 total goals, 3.9 per game).
The Lightning have given up 3.0 goals per game, 75 total, the sixth-fewest among league teams.
They have a +23 goal differential, which is third-best in the league.
The 13.6% shooting percentage the Lightning have amassed ranks second in the league.
The Lightning have not had a shutout victory yet this season.
In the last 10 contests, the Lightning have claimed 75.0% of the possible points with a 6-3-1 record.
They are scoring at a 4.5 goals-per-game average (45 total) during that stretch.
Over on the defensive side, the Lightning have given up 2.9 goals per game (29 total) over those 10 matchups.
Oilers Key Players to Watch
Connor McDavid is one of Edmonton’s leading contributors with 37 points. He has 13 goals and 24 assists this season.
Leon Draisaitl has 19 goals and 17 assists to total 36 points (1.3 per game).
Stuart Skinner (9-7-2) has a goals against average of 2.9 on the season, and 421 saves. His .892 save percentage ranks 47th in the league.
Lightning Key Players to Watch
Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov has recorded 23 assists and 13 goals in 23 games, good for 36 points.
Brandon Hagel is a top scorer for Tampa Bay, with 31 total points this season. He has scored 12 goals and provided 19 assists in 25 games.
Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy is 12-8-1 this season, amassing 492 saves and permitting 49 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .909 save percentage (19th in the league).
Oilers vs. Lightning Injuries
Oilers: Evander Kane: Abdomen (Out), Viktor Arvidsson: Undisclosed (Out)
Lightning: None
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