Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 10/15/24

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canucks versus the Lightning? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Lightning are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canucks in a non-conference matchup.

VANCOUVER CANUCKS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK

The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5

This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, October 15th.

WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:

• Based on projections, we have the Lightning coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Lightning on the moneyline
• The Lightning should also cover at -1.5

Can the Vancouver Offense Score Enough on the Road?

After a 3-2 shootout loss to the Flyers, the Canucks are now 0-0-2 this season. Vancouver held a 2-1 lead going into the third period, but Philadelphia tied it up, eventually winning in the shootout.

Vancouver was favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6 goals. The combined 5 goals fell short of the total, and the Canucks failed to cover the puck line.

Vancouver’s offense managed just two goals in their recent 3-2 shootout loss to the Flyers. Teddy Blueger netted his first goal of the season, while Nils Hoglander added his second. The Canucks took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the third period.

Vancouver recorded 10 giveaways and didn’t convert on any power play opportunities. They added a goal in the shootout but ultimately fell short as Philadelphia secured the win with two shootout goals.

Vancouver’s defense gave up the tying goal just 2:48 into the 3rd period, and they allowed two more in the shootout, leading to a 3-2 loss. Kevin Lankinen made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, while the Canucks’ defense added 8 takeaways and 25 hits.

Will the Lightning Live Up to Expectations at Home?

The Lightning started the season with a 4-1 win over the Hurricanes. Tampa Bay, as underdogs on the puck line, not only won but also covered. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.

After falling behind in the first period, the Lightning tied it up in the second and took control with three goals in the third. Nikita Kucherov led the way with a hat trick, including two empty-netters.

Nikita Kucherov recorded a hat trick in the Lightning’s 4-1 win over the Hurricanes, with two of his goals coming on empty nets. Kucherov also scored his first goal on a power play, while Brayden Point got things started for Tampa Bay with his first goal of the season, also on a power play.

After a scoreless first period, the Lightning ended the game with 23 shots on goal. Victor Hedman contributed three assists, while Jake Guentzel added two. Tampa Bay had 18 giveaways in the game.

After allowing the first goal at 14:32 in the opening period, Tampa Bay’s defense locked in, keeping Carolina off the board for the rest of the game. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves, posting a 95.2% save percentage, while the defense added 19 blocks and 3 takeaways.