NHL started the 2nd half of the season yesterday, and today marks our first play since the All-Star break. Before we reveal our pick, let’s examine the matchup between the Tampa Bay lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Using our power rankings, we have Tampa at 118; Pittsburgh, 110. The Lightning have been one of the most dominant teams in the NHL this season including a 17-5-2 record on the road. Pittsburgh, despite a strong power ranking, struggled into the All-Star break winning just one game in their last five tries.
Casey Desmith will be in the pipes for the Penguins and has been hammered lately giving up 14 goals in his last three starts. Our moneyline for the game comes in at Tampa -140 yet we can get this game at Tampa -110, leaving us a margin of 22%!
FREE PICK TAMPA -110 (recommend any line up to -120)