Categories: NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs Hockey Forecast – 12/20/22

Tonight’s NHL Hockey game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Toronto Maple Leafs is sure to be a thrilling matchup! The NHL odds are not in favor of the Lightning, but don’t let that deter you from making your NHL picks. Even though the Lightning have been strong this season, there’s no telling what will happen when these two eastern conference rivals face off tonight.

According to the Raymond Report, both teams have been impressive in their last 10 games, with the Leafs boasting a record of 6-4 SU record, while the Lightning have gone 8-2 straight up. It will be a close matchup between these two powerhouse teams, and it’s tough to predict which team will come out on top.

Our NHL predictions lean towards the Leafs winning this game by a short analytical margin. Toronto has been strong defensively lately, allowing only 2.4 goals against per game in its last 10 games, while the Lightning have allowed 4+ goals per game on average in that same span.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been on a remarkable 6-game winning streak, while the Toronto Maple Leafs have experienced a three game losing streak. Despite their recent slump, the Leafs are still favored slightly over the Lightning in tonight’s matchup.

No matter which team you decide to bet on, the Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Toronto Maple Leafs matchup is sure to be an exciting one! Be sure to do your research and make your NHL Bet on tonight’s hockey game between the Bolts and Buds.

Despite this fact, the NHL odds are not in favor of the Lightning, which may make them a great underdog pick for NHL predictions. The Leafs have been strong on home ice this season at 11-5 SU and are favored by bookmakers to win tonight’s matchup.

For those looking for NHL Hockey Picks, it might be wise to look at both teams in detail. The Lightning have a high-powered offensive attack averaging 4.8 Goals For the last 5 games, while the Leafs have a strong defensive core and goaltender giving up only 2.25 Goals Against as a Home Favorite this year at the Scotiabank Arena. Both teams also possess good penalty killing units, so this could be a low scoring affair.

Tampa Bay Lightning Trends

  1. The Lightning are 11-1-0 ATS when played as Away Underdog Playing on Tuesday Last 5 Years
  2. The Lightning are 18-3-0 ATS when played as Away Underdog Weekdays game Last 3 Years
  3. The Lightning are 24-6-0 ATS when played as Away Underdog with Total 6.5 Last 3 Years

Toronto Maple Leafs Trends

  1. The Leafs are 14-3 SU when played as Home Team Playing on Tuesday Last 3 Years
  2. The Under is 3-8-0 for Leafs when played as Home Favorite Weekdays game During Current Season
  3. The Leafs are 12-5 SU when played as Home Favorite Playing in the Month of December Last 5 Years

Raymond Report Forecast

No matter which team you are picking, make sure to take into account all the factors before making your NHL predictions as this should be an exciting game. Who will come out on top? Tune in tonight using the Free Raymond Report Tipsheet and find out!

The Raymond Report final score forecast has Toronto 3.53 and Tampa Bay 2.84 with the over/under landing on 6.37. This should be an exciting matchup, so be sure to tune in tonight!

Good luck with your nhl picks!

Ron Raymond
Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.
Ron Raymond

Ron Raymond is a veteran sports handicapper and founder of ATSstats.com, creator of the Raymond Report sports betting system. Active in the industry since 1996, Ron has nearly three decades of experience analyzing market cycles, performance indicators, and value metrics across the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and CFL. Ron’s data-driven approach has helped thousands of bettors think strategically, manage risk, and win with confidence.

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