Oilers vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 15 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 15, 2023, 2:09AM | Published: Dec 13, 2023, 9:11PM
The Edmonton Oilers will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Rogers Place on Friday, commencing at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Oilers vs Lightning game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Oilers vs Lightning
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Edmonton-Tampa Bay NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 59% chance of defeating the Lightning at Rogers Place.
More: Oilers vs Lightning Match Centre
Oilers vs Lightning: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Rogers Place are listed below:
- Head to Head: Oilers $1.56, Lightning $2.50
- Line: Oilers -1.5 ($2.40), Lightning +1.5 ($1.62)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.74, Under $2.15
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Oilers at $1.56. Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the Lightning at $2.50.
The Oilers are 1.5-goal favourites against the Lightning, with odds of $2.40 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.62.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.74, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $2.15.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Over.
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Oilers vs Lightning: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.50 with PointsBet (0.8% edge)
- Line: Lightning +1.5 at $1.62 with PointsBet (61% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.15 with PointsBet (0.2% edge)
These Oilers vs Lightning predictions are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Oilers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lightning to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.15) that are available from PointsBet.
Oilers vs Lightning: Prediction
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Stats Insider has full coverage of Edmonton vs Tampa Bay on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Oilers vs Lightning: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs Lightning? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Edmonton's Connor McDavid is the most likely player to score the first goal in Oilers vs Lightning.
McDavid has an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star has a 43.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 8.7% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 7.1% probability
- Zach Hyman: 6.8% probability
- Evander Kane: 4.4% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.1% probability
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 7.0% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 6.9% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 5.7% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 5.2% probability
- Nick Paul: 3.2% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Oilers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Connor McDavid: 43.6% probability
- Leon Draisaitl: 38.7% probability
- Zach Hyman: 33.7% probability
- Evander Kane: 29.1% probability
- Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 24.5% probability
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 37.1% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 36.8% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 31.6% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 29.3% probability
- Nick Paul: 20.9% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting analysis before the Edmonton vs Tampa Bay game at Rogers Place.
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Oilers vs Lightning: Preview
The match-up between the Oilers and Lightning at Rogers Place is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Edmonton Oilers vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Friday 15 December 2023
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Rogers Place
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Edmonton vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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