Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, 4/10/2022 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Date: Sunday, April 10, 2022

Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL

TV: Bally Sports Sun

Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (+310) Lightning (-400)

Amalie Arena is the location where the Tampa Bay Lightning (43-20-8) will meet the Buffalo Sabres (26-36-11) on Sunday. The odds on this game have Buffalo at +310 while Tampa Bay is sitting at -400. The betting total comes in at 7.

The Buffalo Sabres were on the losing side of the ice with a 4-3 loss against the Panthers their last time out. Buffalo garnered 10 minutes in the box in this matchup. Moreover, they had 4 chances on the power play and were able to notch 1 goal. The Sabres had a middle of the road offensive performance in this loss. In the game, they converted 3 of the 22 shots they tried.

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In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Buffalo Sabres have accumulated 200 goals (23rd in hockey) for the season and have conceded 256. For the current season, they have racked up 63 points and their points percentage comes in at .432. Buffalo has accounted for 195 power play chances and they have notched 40 goals out of those tries, giving them a percentage of 20.51%. While at even strength, the Sabres let the opposition score 210 goals while earning 160 on offense. Buffalo has tried 2,151 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 9.3%. The Sabres have had 2,458 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .896. Buffalo Sabres opponents have earned 183 power play opportunities (29th in the league) and have come away with 46 goals in those attempts.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Dustin Tokarski. Tokarski has played in 72 games over the course of his NHL career. He has compiled a mark of 19-31-12 and got the start in 61 games. Opponents have racked up 201 goals versus Tokarski in his professional hockey career and his goals against average is 3.13. Tokarski has seen 2,074 shot attempts taken against him and has recorded 1,873 total saves. His save percentage currently is .903 in his 3,851 mins on the ice. In his career, Tokarski has tallied 28 quality starts and his quality starts percentage sits at .459.

In their last game, Tampa Bay played the Bruins in a game where the Lightning ended up losing by a score of 2-1. They had 5 power play attempts in this contest but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Lightning recorded 1 goal out of the 29 shots on goal they pursued.

On the campaign, the Tampa Bay Lightning have tallied 232 goals, 94 points, as well as a points percentage of .662. They have allowed 199 goals to be scored by way of 158 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they were shorthanded. The Lightning have accumulated 184 goals at even strength and 48 goals (10th in the league) while having a power play advantage. They have recorded 222 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 21.62%. Tampa Bay has taken 2,172 shots (17th in the NHL) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.68%, while allowing the other team 2,119 shots. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 81.36% on their opponents 220 power play chances, and their save percentage currently comes in at 90.6%.

Across the rink you are likely to see Andrei Vasilevskiy defending the net. He is sitting with 9,958 saves out of 10,832 shots taken against him, giving him a rate of .919. Vasilevskiy has accumulated a career mark of 225-99-24 and has participated in 358 games. He has started in 348 contests and has been on the ice for 21,003 mins. Vasilevskiy's quality start rate is 57.2% and he has made 199 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. The opposition is averaging 2.50 goals/game and he has relinquished 874 goals overall.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Tampa Bay (-400)

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