The Colorado Avalanche (33-17-4) and Tampa Bay Lightning (29-20-5) square off Thursday. The opening faceoff at Amalie Arena is slated for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Avalanche vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Avalanche are closing out a lengthy post-All-Star break road trip. Stop No. 5 on that voyage was Tuesday at Washington. The Avs defeated the Capitals 6-3. Colorado has now scored 5 or more goals 8 times since the beginning of January.
Tampa Bay’s 2nd half has been all-road up until this point. The Lightning closed out a 4-game road swing Tuesday with a 3-2 shootout win over the Boston Bruins. This game against Colorado opens a 4-game home stand for the Bolts.
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