On the whole, few sports can produce a sudden jolt like an NHL coaching change. Edmonton is the latest proof of that phenomenon with the NHL betting odds. Edmonton didn’t want to fire head coach Dave Tippett. However, the Oilers ran out of options. Despite numerous chances, Tippett could not get the Oilers going. Jay Woodcroft was named Tippett’s replacement on February 10 and won his first five games behind the bench. As a result, Edmonton was back into the Western Conference playoff race. However, Woodcroft’s Oilers face their toughest assignment yet at Tampa Bay on Wednesday.
Edmonton Oilers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Wednesday, February 23, 2022, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida |
| Oilers at Lightning TV Coverage: | TNT |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Oilers | +1½ (-135) | 6½ (-110) | +180 |  |
| Lightning | -1½ (+115) | 6½ (-110) | -220 | |
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Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning SBG Odds Overview
On this occasion, we get the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions hosting one of the hottest teams on the board. Tampa Bay has a sportsbook level of credibility that few teams in any sport can match. Further, the Lightning remains one of the best teams in the NHL. Edmonton has been considered one of the NHL’s teams of the future. Certainly, Connor McDavid feeds into that perception. Still, gamblers want more proof that this current surge will last.
Edmonton Oilers Team Overview
The Oilers have won six of their most recent eight games. And then five of their last seven went under the total. Edmonton is 28-18-3 straight up, 23-24 over/under. Overall, the Oilers rank 10th for goal scoring, 3rd for power-play efficiency, 22nd for goals against, and 22nd for penalty killing. Connor McDavid again looks like the top overall pick of the 2015 NHL Draft.
Tampa Bay Lightning Team Overview
Tampa Bay has won seven of its most recent ten games. Also, the Lightning is 2-4 under the total in their last six games. The Lightning is 32-11-6 straight up and 27-21 over /under. In sum, Tampa Bay ranks 8th for goal scoring, 19th for power-play efficiency, 10th for goals against, and 13th for penalty killing.
Naturally, much of Lightning’s success comes from goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy. Indeed, Vasy is arguably the best netminder in the NHL. Further, the Lightning has the confidence from being a proven champion.
Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Trends
- Edmonton has won six of its last seven away games
- The Oilers are 3-6-1 under the total on the road
- Edmonton is 2-6 against Eastern Conference teams
- The Oilers are 2-3-1 under the total vs. the Eastern Conference
- Tampa Bay is 15-5 in their last 20 home games
- The Lightning are 2-5 under the total on home ice
- Tampa Bay is 9-1 on home ice against the Western Conference
- The Lightning are 2-6 under the total vs. the Western Conference
- Tampa Bay is 8-2 against the Oilers
- The Oilers and Lightning are 4-7 under the total in their series
- Edmonton is 0-8 when visiting Tampa Bay
- The Oilers and Lightning are 2-5-1 under the total at Tampa Bay
Edmonton Oilers at Tampa Bay Lightning SBG Free Picks
In this situation, Edmonton is riding high. And that works in Tampa Bay’s favor with the NHL betting price. As mentioned earlier, Andrei Vasilevskiy should provide the difference for the Lightning here.
Oilers at Lightning SBG Best Bet: Tampa Bay Lightning.