A cracking NHL battle lands on Mon 9 Nov, 10:00 am AEDT as the Winnipeg Jets host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Canada Life Centre. Both teams enter this clash coming off last-start victories. Winnipeg bagged a 6-2 win at home against the Vancouver Canucks, while Tampa Bay picked up a 4-1 home victory over the Chicago Blackhawks.
When looking for reliable nhl tips, the goal-scoring power of the visitors jumps off the page. Tampa Bay arrives with a strong 10-3-2 record overall this season, while Winnipeg is seeking consistency at 6-8-3. Expect a high-octane battle on the ice.
Who Will Win?
The numbers say Tampa Bay holds the upper hand across overall seasonal metrics. The Lightning sit 7th on the ladder, averaging 3.73 goals for per game with a solid 55.3 Corsi percentage. Leading scorers Nikita Kucherov (4G 16A), Brandon Hagel (8G 9A), and Jake Guentzel (8G 7A) have kept the scoreboard ticking over regularly.
Winnipeg sits 25th on the ladder and has allowed 3.53 goals per game this season. Kyle Connor (13G 6A), Mark Scheifele (3G 13A), and Cole Perfetti (6G 6A) have driven the offense, but defensive leaks remain an issue. Across their last five overall games, the Jets have conceded an average of 4.8 goals per game.
The head-to-head history gives another big tick to Tampa Bay, who won their late October clash 6-4. On the head-to-head board, Tampa Bay Lightning are priced as 1.65 favourites, while the Winnipeg Jets sit at 2.15.
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Head-to-head context
Season and last-five scoring — context for the match-winner market.
Leading scorers
Season goals and assists.
Winnipeg Jets
| Player | G-A |
|---|---|
| Kyle ConnorLW | 16G 8A |
| Mark ScheifeleC | 6G 16A |
| Cole PerfettiC | 7G 11A |
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | G-A |
|---|---|
| Nikita KucherovRW | 8G 20A |
| Brandon HagelLW | 13G 11A |
| Jake GuentzelC | 11G 13A |
Puck Line Angle
The puck line spread sets Winnipeg at +1.5 goals (1.45) and Tampa Bay at -1.5 goals (2.60).
Tampa Bay has shown plenty of punch in recent wins, scoring a 4-1 victory over Chicago and a 4-2 win over Detroit in their past two starts. Over Winnipeg's last five overall outings, their average loss margin is 4 goals. Tampa Bay covering the spread rates a real chance for punters looking for added value.
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Total Goals Edge
The Total Goals line is set at 6.5 goals, with the Over at 1.95 and the Under at 1.80.
High-scoring outcomes have been a constant theme for both teams. Winnipeg's last five overall fixtures averaged 8.2 total goals per game (3.4 for, 4.8 against). Meanwhile, Tampa Bay's last five overall averaged 7.8 total goals (4.4 for, 3.4 against). Add in their previous meeting that produced 10 combined goals, and the Over looks very appealing.
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Total goals
Combined score from recent completed games · marker shows live line 6.5.
Hit rate vs 6.5
Season scoring rates per game. Marker is the live total of 6.5.