Lightning vs Canucks Prediction and NHL Tips - 20 October 2023
Last updated: Oct 19, 2023, 11:09PM | Published: Oct 19, 2023, 1:21AM
The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Friday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for Lightning vs Canucks, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Lightning vs Canucks
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Friday's Tampa Bay-Vancouver NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lightning a 56% chance of defeating the Canucks at Amalie Arena.
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Lightning vs Canucks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Amalie Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Lightning $1.83, Canucks $2.10
- Line: Lightning -1.5 ($2.85), Canucks +1.5 ($1.46)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.80, Under $2.10
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Lightning at $1.83. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Canucks at $2.10.
The Lightning are 1.5-goal favourites against the Canucks, with odds of $2.85 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the underdog Canucks (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.46.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.80, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
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Lightning vs Canucks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $1.83 with bet365 (56% probability)
- Line: Lightning -1.5 at $2.85 with PointsBet
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.10 with PointsBet (50% probability)
Stats Insider's Lightning vs Canucks betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Canucks are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Lightning vs Canucks: Prediction
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Lightning vs Canucks: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs Canucks? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is the most likely player to score the first goal in Lightning vs Canucks.
Point has an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star has a 43.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 8.9% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 7.3% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 7.2% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 6.4% probability
- Nick Paul: 3.9% probability
Canucks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Elias Pettersson: 7.5% probability
- J.T. Miller: 5.6% probability
- Andrei Kuzmenko: 5.6% probability
- Brock Boeser: 4.9% probability
- Conor Garland: 3.1% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 43.5% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 37.3% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 37.0% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 33.9% probability
- Nick Paul: 22.6% probability
Canucks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Elias Pettersson: 38.7% probability
- J.T. Miller: 31.7% probability
- Andrei Kuzmenko: 30.9% probability
- Brock Boeser: 27.5% probability
- Anthony Beauvillier: 19.1% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Tampa Bay vs Vancouver game at Amalie Arena.
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Lightning vs Canucks: Preview
The match-up between the Lightning and Canucks at Amalie Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Friday 20 October 2023
- Time: 10:00am AEDT
- Venue: Amalie Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Tampa Bay vs Vancouver have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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