Tampa Bay Lightning vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction, 2/15/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Arizona Coyotes

Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Location: ASU Multi-Purpose Arena in Tempe, AZ

TV: Fox Sports Arizona

Odds/Point Spread: Lightning (-225) Coyotes (+188)

The Tampa Bay Lightning (34-16-2) are on their way to ASU Multi-Purpose Arena on Wednesday where they will take on the Arizona Coyotes (18-28-8). The odds on this game have Tampa Bay at -225 and Arizona is priced at +188. The betting total comes in at 6.

The Tampa Bay Lightning were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 3-1 win over the Stars in their previous contest . Tampa Bay accrued 10 penalty minutes for this game. The Lightning offense didn't overly impress in the win. Additionally, they had 1 chance with the advantage but didn't convert it into a score. For the matchup, they finished 3 of the 31 shots they put on goal.

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When playing at even strength, the Lightning have surrendered 119 goals while notching 139 of their own. Tampa Bay Lightning opponents have totaled 168 power play tries (15th in the NHL) and have scored 33 goals in those chances. Pertaining to their goal scoring prowess, the Tampa Bay Lightning have earned 186 goals (5th in the NHL) over the course of the season and have surrendered 152. Tampa Bay has taken 1,664 shots and holds a shot percentage of 11.2%. For the season, they have recorded 70 points and their points percentage is sitting at .673. The Lightning have had 1,627 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .907. Tampa Bay comes into the game with 177 power play opportunities and they have tallied 47 goals out of those attempts, giving them a rate of 26.55%.

The man in net for this game is Brian Elliott. Opponents have scored 1,256 goals versus Elliott in his NHL career and his goals against average is 2.55. Elliott has taken the ice for 534 games throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage is .910 for his 29,598 minutes guarding the cage. He has earned a win-loss mark of 276-162-53 and he started in 486 games. In his career, Elliott has 262 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .539. Elliott has seen 13,964 shots taken against him and has amassed 12,708 saves.

The last time they were on the ice, Arizona faced off against the Predators in an outing where the Coyotes took home the victory by a mark of 4-2. They had 1 chance on the power play in this outing and scored 1 on that try. The Coyotes netted 4 goals out of the 19 shots on goal they pursued.

The Coyotes have earned 112 goals at even strength and 32 goals (22nd in hockey) while having more men on the ice. Arizona has put up 1,392 shots (31st in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 10.34%, while allowing their opponents 1,888 shots. So far this season, the Arizona Coyotes have tallied 144 goals, 44 points, as well as a points percentage of .407. They have allowed 189 goals to be scored by of a combination of 140 goals at even strength and 49 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 165 power play chances and they have a power play rate of 19.39%. They have a penalty kill rate of 75.74% on their oppositions 202 power play opportunities, and their save percentage comes in at 90.0%.

On the other side of the ice you are likely to see Karel Vejmelka in net. His opposition is averaging 3.46 goals/game and he has relinquished 291 goals in total. Vejmelka's quality start percentage comes out to 47.7% and he has 41 quality starts in his career. He has been a starter 86 games and has played 5,040 minutes. Vejmelka has earned a career mark of 28-49-8 and has been in goal for 90 games. He has recorded 2,670 saves out of the 2,961 shots taken, giving him a percentage of .902.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Tampa Bay (-225)

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