Via NHL.com

The San Jose Sharks travel across the country for a matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. Puck-drop between the two teams is all set for 7 p.m. EST from Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay.

The Sharks enter this contest with a record of 15-25-11 on the season and have gone 3-4-3 over their last ten games. This is a team that has really struggled this season on offense, only scoring 3.06 goals per game. On the defensive side of the ice, they are giving up 3.75 goals on average. It hasn’t been pretty for the Sharks and going up against the Lightning tonight could prove to be a real challenge.

As for Tampa Bay, they come in with a record of 32-16-1 on the season. They sit in third place within the Atlantic Division and are once again, one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference. While their regular season record doesn’t exactly matter, if this team gets into the postseason then watch out. They are as dangerous as any team in the league because of their experience and firepower. They are averaging 3.63 goals per game and are only giving up 2.92 to opposing teams per game.

Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning 4, San Jose Sharks 2

I like the Lightning to hold serve at home tonight. Give me Tampa Bay to win this game with ease here.

Odds Presented by Betfred Sportsbook

Spread- San Jose Sharks +1.5 (-125) / Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (+105) 

Moneyline- San Jose Sharks +190 / Tampa Bay Lightning -240

Total Points- 6.5 – Over -130 / Under +110

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