The Carolina Hurricanes (6-2-1) and Tampa Bay Lightning (6-4-0) meet Thursday at Amalie Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Hurricanes enter off wins in consecutive games for the first time since opening the season 3-0. Carolina edged Philadelphia 4-3 in overtime on the road Saturday and topped Washington 3-2 in a shootout at home Monday. This will be Carolina’s first game against an Atlantic Division team this season.
The Lightning have won 3 straight games, and 5 out of the previous 6 outings, after a 1-3-0 start. In 3 of the 5 recent victories, Tampa Bay has won by just 1 goal, but a win is a win. Against the Metropolitan Division, the Lightning are 2-3 in 5 games this season. The Over is 3-1-1 in the past 5 games for Tampa.
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