Oilers vs. Lightning Prediction & Picks - December 10

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The Edmonton Oilers (15-10-2), winners of three home games in a row, host the Tampa Bay Lightning (14-9-2) at Rogers Place on Tuesday at 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will come out on top in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 games, the Lightning are 6-3-1 while totaling 45 total goals (11 power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 37.9%). They have allowed 29 goals.

Oilers vs. Lightning Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for a final tally of Lightning 4, Oilers 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Lightning (+130)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Lightning (+1.5)

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Oilers Splits and Trends

  • The Oilers (15-10-2 overall) have a 5-2-7 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
  • Edmonton is 5-1-2 (12 points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
  • In the three games this season the Oilers recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
  • Edmonton finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
  • The Oilers have scored three or more goals 17 times, and are 15-1-1 in those games (to record 31 points).
  • In the 10 games when Edmonton has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 6-2-2 to register 14 points.
  • In the 23 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 13-8-2 (28 points).
  • The Oilers have been outshot by opponents three times, and went 1-2-0 (two points).

Lightning Splits and Trends

  • The Lightning (14-9-2 overall) have posted a record of 3-2-5 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
  • Tampa Bay has earned nine points (4-3-1) in its eight games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Lightning scored just one goal in one game and they lost in overtime.
  • Tampa Bay failed to win all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
  • The Lightning have scored three or more goals in 20 games, earning 29 points from those contests.
  • This season, Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal in eight games has a record of 4-4-0 in those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Tampa Bay has posted a record of 8-6-0 (16 points).
  • The Lightning have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Oilers Rank Oilers AVG Lightning AVG Lightning Rank
15th 3.04 Goals Scored 3.92 2nd
9th 2.93 Goals Allowed 3 14th
1st 32.7 Shots 28.9 17th
3rd 25.9 Shots Allowed 28.1 11th
17th 20.59% Power Play % 25.97% 8th
29th 72.31% Penalty Kill % 79.73% 17th

Oilers vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel

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