Arizona Coyotes vs Tampa Bay Lightning 12/31/2022 Free Picks, Odds and Betting Tips
The Arizona Coyotes will go against the Tampa Bay Rays in NHL action in Amalie Arena, FL, on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 5:00 PM ET. The 135 power play chances that Arizona Coyotes opponents ranked fifth in the NHL in terms of goals scored with 35. The Coyotes blocked 1,175 shots, giving them a save percentage of.897. Arizona’s shooting percentage is 11.7% after 837 attempts. The Coyotes scored 74 goals on the offensive side of the ice while allowing the opponent to score 86 goals while playing at even strength. Arizona generated 116 power play opportunities, and they converted 24 of them into goals at a rate of 20.69%. They accrued 31 points so far this year, giving them a points percentage of.456.
The Arizona Coyotes scored 98 goals this season, ranking them 26th in the NHL, while surrendering 121 goals. Karel Vejmelka is the player defending the goal in this game. Over the course of his professional hockey career, Vejmelka played in 77 games. His total record is 24-41-7, and he started 73 matches. In his pro hockey career, Vejmelka faced 247 goals from opponents, and his GAA is 3.47.
- The total went OVER in 8 of Arizona’s last 11 matches.
- The Arizona Coyotes are 7-13 SU in their last 20 matches.
- The Arizona Coyotes are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches against Tampa Bay.
Arizona Coyotes vs Tampa Bay Lightning 12/31/2022 Free Picks, Odds and Betting Tips
While permitting the opposing side 1,059 shots, Tampa Bay has 1,083 shots and a shooting percentage of 11.08%, ranking 19th in hockey. They have a 90.7% save percentage and an 82.14% penalty kill rate against their opponents’ 112 power play attempts. They currently have 120 power play opportunities, and their power play efficiency is 26.67%. With extra players on the ice, the Lightning is seventh in the NHL with 32 goals and 88 goals at even strength. They allowed 78 goals to be scored at even strength and 20 goals while they had fewer players on the ice for a total of 98 goals.
The Tampa Bay Lightning has a total of 120 goals, 45 points, and a points percentage of.662 for the season. Andrei Vasilevskiy will be in the net for the opponents. Vasilevskiy played in 390 games and has a career record of 244-110-25. In his professional career, Vasilevskiy was eligible for 220 quality starting assignments, giving him a quality start percentage of 57.9%. He made 10,855 saves, for a save percentage of.919 overall with 11,807 shots attempted.
- The total went UNDER in 5 of Tampa Bay’s last 6 matches.
- The Tampa Bay Lightning is 7-2 SU in their last 9 matches.
- The total went OVER in 12 of Tampa Bay’s last 18 matches against Arizona.
Arizona Coyotes vs Tampa Bay Lightning. The NHL pick is the Tampa Bay Lightning. The previous time Tampa Bay was on the ice, they faced the Rangers, and the Lightning tied the game with a final score of 1-1. In this game, they had one power play opportunity, but they failed to score. Out of the 40 shots on goal that the Lightning attempted, 1 goal was scored. The Tampa Bay Rays will win to a predicted score of
NHL Starting Time: 5:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
TV: NHLPP/ESPN+
NHL Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning -350
NHL Totals: 6.5
