Facing a 2-0 series deficit on Monday, the Tampa Bay Lightning came through with a 6-2 win. As a result, the Lightning is back in the Stanley Cup Final series. Tampa Bay can even the series with a win in game four. Game three was a reminder about Tampa Bay’s resiliency. Indeed, the Lightning has shown the heart of a champion throughout the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Tampa Bay has rallied to beat the NHL betting odds facing multiple near-death experiences. Tampa Bay goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy rallied to outclass Colorado netminder Darcy Kuemper.
2022 Stanley Cup Final Colorado Avalanche at Tampa Bay Lightning Game 4
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, June 22, 2022, 8 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida |
| TV Coverage: | ABC and ESPN+ |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Avalanche | -1½ (+220) | 6 (-105) | -113 |  |
| Lightning | +1½ (-260) | 6 (-115) | -107 | |
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Avalanche at Lightning SBG Odds Overview
Naturally, there will be a strong sports betting reaction to the strong Lightning win. Gamblers that thought the series was over were wrong again. Sharps were quite aware of the Tampa Bay intestine fortitude. Why anyone thought Colorado was a fait accompli is remarkable.
Following such a resounding win, Tampa Bay will generate plenty of support on home ice. Andrei Vasilevskiy reminded gamblers why he is considered the best in the world. Gamblers will again have confidence in Vasilevskiy after his poor game two performance. Of major concern is the status of Tampa Bay right wing Nikita Kucherov and center Braden Point. Both are questionable for game four. Yet gamblers know Tampa Bay has been winning shorthanded all series.
The Heart of a Champion
At the onset of game three, Tampa Bay faced doubts and criticism. Their 7-0 game two loss was so ugly that gamblers and many fans had given up. In like manner to the New York Rangers, the Avalanche flashed an overload of speed and skill. But in game three, the Bolts did better at containing the Avs. Most important of all, Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 37 out of 39 Colorado shots. By contrast, Darcy Kemper had a bad night allowing five goals on 22 shots before getting pulled.
Accordingly, Tampa Bay reminded everyone why writing them off is so dangerous. Just ask the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers how difficult it is to finish off the champions.
Naturally, doubts are rising about the Avalanche. This iteration of Colorado has never won the Stanley Cup. And goaltending has always been a concern in the playoffs.
Avalanche vs. Lightning By the Numbers
Late on, the Avalanche have gone over the total in four of their last five games. Colorado has won seven of its most recent eight games. Colorado has won four of its most recent five away games.
Tampa Bay has gone under the total in ten of its most recent 14 games. The Lightning has gotten the cash in 11 of their last 15 games. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay has paid in eight consecutive home games.
Specifically, in this series, the Avalanche have won four of their last five against Tampa Bay. The Avs and Bolts have gone over the total in five consecutive meetings.
Avalanche at Lightning at SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Tampa Bay has momentum and NHL betting confidence. Tampa Bay should head back to Colorado even at 2-2.
Avalanche at Lightning SBG Best Bet: Tampa Bay Lightning.