Lightning vs. Canucks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Lightning (37-14-6) visit the Vancouver Canucks (29-23-7) on Sunday, March 13, with both teams coming off a defeat in their last game. The bookmakers have made the Lightning solid favorites at -156 on the moneyline, despite being away from home, and the Canucks are at +131. Find more below on the Lightning vs. Canucks betting line, injury report, head-to-head stats, best bets and more.
Lightning vs. Canucks Betting Line
Lightning vs Canucks Betting Information
| Favorite |
Spread |
Total |
| Lightning |
-1.5 |
6 |
Lightning vs. Canucks Game Info
- Game Day: Sunday, March 13, 2022
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
- Arena: Rogers Arena
Computer Predictions for Lightning vs. Canucks
Computer picks for Lightning vs Canucks
| ATS |
Over/Under |
Score Prediction |
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Canucks (+1.5)
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Over (6)
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Canucks 4 Lightning 3
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Lightning vs. Canucks Betting Trends
Tampa Bay has won 35 of its 50 games as a favorite this season.
In 33 games with moneyline oddds shorter than -156, the Lightning have 25 wins.
Tampa Bay has a 60.9% chance of winning this game, looking at the moneyline odds.
Tampa Bay Lightning Leaders
Steven Stamkos is currently one of Tampa Bay’s leading contributors (63 total points), having registered 27 goals and 36 assists.
Victor Hedman has 14 goals and 43 assists to total 57 points (1.0 per game).
Alex Killorn’s season total of 47 points has come from 18 goals and 29 assists.
Andrei Vasilevskiy has a record of 30-11-4. He has allowed 110 goals (2.43 goals against average) and recorded 1213 saves.
Tampa Bay Lightning Season Stats
The Lightning’s 195 goals this season make them the seventh-best scoring team in the NHL.
On defense, the Lightning have been one of the best squads in league play, giving up 162 goals to rank 10th.
The team has the league’s eighth-best goal differential at +33 this season.
The 36 power-play goals the Lightning have scored this season (on 176 power-play chances) rank 16th in the NHL.
The Lightning’s offense has the NHL’s 16th-ranked power-play conversion rate (20.5%).
The Lightning have scored a total of four shorthanded goals this season.
The Lightning kill 80.8% of their opponent’s power plays, the 12th-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
The Lightning win 49.9% of their faceoffs (16th in the league).
The Lightning shoot 11.4% as a team, top in the league).
The Lightning average 25.7 hits and 12.6 blocked shots per game.
Canucks vs. Lightning Betting Trends
The Canucks have been an underdog in 40 games this season, with 18 upset wins (45.0%).
Vancouver has 18 games this season playing as an underdog by +131 or longer, and is 5-13 in those contests.
The Canucks have a 43.3% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).
Vancouver Canucks Leaders
J.T. Miller is a top offensive contributor for his club with 69 points (1.2 per game). He has totaled 23 goals and 46 assists in 57 games (playing 20:50 per game).
Quinn Hughes is key for Vancouver’s attack with 48 total points (0.9 per game), including five goals and 43 assists through 55 games.
Elias Pettersson has 18 goals and 24 assists for Tampa Bay.
Thatcher Demko’s record stands at 26-16-3 on the season, giving up 121 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 1314 saves with a .916 save percentage (14th in the league).
Vancouver Canucks Season Stats
The Canucks have the league’s 20th-ranked scoring offense (169 total goals, 2.9 per game).
The Canucks have given up 2.9 goals per game, 169 total, which ranks 14th among league teams.
Their 0 goal differential ranks 17th in the league.
The Canucks have recorded 41 power-play goals this season (ninth-most in the NHL) on 189 power-play chances.
The Canucks have a 21.7% power-play conversion rate, the NHL’s No. 14 percentage.
The Canucks have recorded three shorthanded goals.
The 70.2% of opponent power plays the Canucks kill is the 32nd-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
The Canucks have the NHL’s ninth-best faceoff win percentage (51.4%).
The 8.9% shooting percentage the Canucks have compiled ranks 25th in the league.
The Canucks have not had a shutout victory yet this season.
Lightning and Canucks Injury Report
Lightning: None
Canucks: Brandon Sutter: Out (Undisclosed), Micheal Ferland: Out (Concussion), Kyle Burroughs: Out (Ribs), Tucker Poolman: Out (Head), Brady Keeper: Out (Leg)
Betting Tips for Lightning vs. Canucks
After taking a look at all of the key trends and statistics for this matchup, our best bet is Canucks on the moneyline at 131 and Canucks (+1.5) against the spread. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 6 goals.
