How to Pick the Lightning vs. Avalanche Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 30
Published 12:39 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Seeking best bets for the upcoming game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right spot. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make wise betting decisions for this matchup.
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Lightning vs. Avalanche Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7.2 goals)
- Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined to outscore Wednesday’s over/under (6 goals) five times this season.
- There have been eight Colorado games with more than 6 goals this season.
- These two teams combine for 7.4 goals per game, 1.38 more than the total for this contest.
- The 7.0 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 1.0 more than the over/under for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Lightning Moneyline: -111
- The Lightning are 4-2 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- Tampa Bay is 4-2 (winning 66.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter.
- The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Lightning have a 52.6% chance to win.
Avalanche Moneyline: -109
- Colorado is aiming for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in one opportunity).
- The Avalanche have yet to win a match with moneyline odds of -109 or longer (in one such game).
- Colorado has a 52.2% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Colorado 3
Lightning Points Leaders
- Nikita Kucherov has been imperative to Tampa Bay’s offense this season, putting up 13 points in nine games.
- Anthony Cirelli has 10 points (one goal, nine assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
- On 20 shots (for six goals) and four assists, Brandon Hagel has created 10 points this season.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy (5-3-0) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .905 for Tampa Bay.
Avalanche Points Leaders
- Cale Makar is a leading scorer for Colorado, with 17 points this season. He has put up three goals and 14 assists in 10 games.
- Nathan MacKinnon is a key contributor for Colorado, with 16 total points this season. He has netted five goals and provided 11 assists in 10 contests.
- Colorado’s Mikko Rantanen has 14 points (four goals, 10 assists) this season.
- Alexandar Georgiev’s record stands at 1-4-0 on the season, giving up 23 goals (4.6 goals against average) and compiling 107 saves with an .823 save percentage (62nd in the league).
Lightning’s Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | Wild | L 4-2 | Home | -161 |
| 10/26/2024 | Capitals | W 3-0 | Home | -165 |
| 10/28/2024 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home | -140 |
| 10/30/2024 | Avalanche | – | Away | -111 |
| 11/1/2024 | Wild | – | Away | – |
| 11/3/2024 | Jets | – | Away | – |
| 11/5/2024 | Blues | – | Away | – |
Avalanche’s Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/24/2024 | Utah Hockey Club | W 5-1 | Away | -154 |
| 10/27/2024 | Senators | W 5-4 | Home | -176 |
| 10/28/2024 | Blackhawks | L 5-2 | Home | -196 |
| 10/30/2024 | Lightning | – | Home | -109 |
| 11/2/2024 | Predators | – | Away | – |
| 11/5/2024 | Kraken | – | Home | – |
| 11/7/2024 | Jets | – | Away | – |
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Tampa Bay vs. Colorado Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Time: 9:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Location: Denver, Colorado
- Venue: Ball Arena
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