NHL fans will have plenty of action to take in across the seven hockey games scheduled for Wednesday. Among the early action is a battle of Central Division heavyweights in the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning. Let’s look at the NHL betting market and discuss the importance of shopping the odds to ensure the best value on your NHL betting picks for tonight’s Hurricanes – Lightning matchup.
NHL Betting Picks, Odds and Trends | Hurricanes vs. Lightning
Hurricanes vs. Lightning Game Info
Carolina Hurricanes (12-4-1, 25 pts) at Tampa Bay Lightning (11-4-1, 23 pts)
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021
Start Time: 5 p.m. EST
Venue: Amalie Arena — Tampa, Fla.
Coverage: ESPN+, Fox Sports Sun, Fox Sports Carolina
Tonight’s game marks a third of four straight between the Hurricanes and Lightning. After splitting the first two games in Carolina, the teams now travel south to Tampa Bay for the third and fourth matchups. Overall, the Hurricanes have won five of their last seven games coming into tonight’s NHL betting matchup. The defending Stanley Cup Champion Lightning continue to impress in their own right, winners in seven of 10 matchups played in the month of February. While Tampa Bay has a slightly better goal differential (+20) on the season than Carolina (+17), it’s the Hurricanes who have a 2-point advantage in the current Central Division standings.
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Hurricanes vs. Lightning NHL Betting Picks + Odds Shopping
For those looking to bet on today’s Hurricanes – Lightning game, shopping the NHL odds at various sportsbooks is key to getting the best value possible on your NHL betting picks. The Awesemo OddsShopper tool is the resource to help with this process. OddsShopper offers users a side-by-side comparison of the NHL betting odds for Hurricanes – Lightning. Whether you wish to wager on the favorite Lightning or underdog Hurricanes, the Awesemo OddsShopper tool can help you get the best available number for your NHL picks.
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As seen in the accompanying image above, the Lightning are the NHL betting favorites for this game, as they have been in seemingly every game this season. Those looking to have action on the defending champs can find the best price in the -143 odds being offered by BetMGM. On the contrary, those looking to back the Hurricanes should target William Hill’s +140 odds to ensure the best value possible.
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Hurricanes vs. Lightning NHL Picks | Total
With fluctuations in the total for today’s Hurricanes – Lightning matchup, odds shopping becomes even more important for bettors to ensure that they get the best number and price possible. For those betting the total over, playing over 6 total goals at -115 odds is the best route to take. Both BetMGM and William Hill are offering this line. Those looking to play the game under should target the under 6.5 (-121) offering available at BetRivers.
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