The first game rust showed Sunday night for the Lightning. Tampa Bay fell behind the Bruins 3-0. The final score of 3-2 did not reflect Boston’s dominance. Indeed, they took the initiative with the NHL betting odds. It follows the Bruins hold a 1-0 series lead. The pressure is on the Lightning Tuesday night. Tampa Bay desperately wants to avoid an 0-2 deficit against powerful Boston. Bruins backers believe the defending Eastern Conference champions are the NHL’s best. Tampa Bay ranks as the one team that could lay claim to that too. Indeed, this series rates as potentially the best so far.
Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning – Game 2
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, August 25, 2020, 7 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Ontario |
| Bruins vs. Lightning TV Coverage: | NBCSN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Bruins | +1½ (-270) | 5½ (+110) | -110 |  |
| Lightning | -1½ (+230) | 5½ (-130) | -110 | |
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Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, there will be a flow of money on Tampa Bay anticipating a bounce back. Boston always generates a good share of public money. On the whole, they are the most popular American NHL franchise in online betting. Tampa Bay could bring a potentially better price in response. In almost any other case the Lightning would carry a hefty price tag. Live betting should bring considerable handle. In view of two even capable teams, some bettors want to go with the flow.
Boston Bruins Team Overview
Although the Bruins had a sluggish round-robin, they’re back in gear now. Boston has become one of the top moneymakers on the board. Defensively the Bruins were the NHL’s top-ranked team. Additionally, they ranked second for power play and third for the penalty kill.
Key Boston Bruins: C David Krejci 3 G, 7 A, 10 PTS, -1 +/-, 2 PPG, 4 PPA, 0 SHG, 15.8 SPCT, D Torey Krug 0 G, 4 A, 4 PTS, 0 +/-, 0 PPG, 2 PPA, 0 SHG, 0.0 SPCT, G Jaroslav Halak 4-1, 2.23 GAA, .921 SVPCT, 0 SO
Tampa Bay Lighting Overview
Of course, the Lighting was the top-scoring team in the NHL. Tampa Bay boasted the NHL’s fifth-best power play. Defensively the Bolts ranked ninth in the NHL for goals against.
Key Tampa Bay Lightning: C Brayden Point 5 G, 6 A, 11 PTS, 1 +/-, 0 PPG, 1 PPA, 0 SHG, 16.1 SPCT, D Victor Hedman 3 G, 2 A, 5 PTS, 5 +/-, 0 PPG, 1 PPA, 0 SHG, 9.4 SPCT, G Andrei Vasilevskiy 6-3, 2.08 GAA, .925 SVPCT, 0 SO
Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning Against the Spread
The Boston Bruins are:
- 10-5 in their last 15 overall games
- 2-8 under the total in their 10 most recent tilts
- 3-11 in their last 14 games against Tampa Bay
- 1-4 under the total head to head vs. the Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning are:
- 6-3 in their last nine games
- 1-8-1 under the total in their 10 most recent matchups
Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning SBG Free Pick
As was previously noted the Lighting has dominated the NHL lines in this head to head series. Tampa Bay should have the mental edge here needing this win more. Last time out the Lighting was flat. That’s not likely two games in a row.
Bruins vs. Lightning SBG Best Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning