Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Picks

Written by Scott Burgess

Tuesday, 09 February 2010

The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Vancouver Canucks, Tuesday Feb 9, as both teams look to continue on a hot streak. This is the only meeting between the two clubs this season. In their only encounter of last season, the Canucks took a 2-1 victory over Tampa. NHL oddsmakers at BETUS.com have the Canucks as -145 moneyline favs over the Lightning (+130) with the over/under set at 5.5 goals . Be sure to get your Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Picks in now at BETUS.com

The Canucks (35-20-0-2) have won eight of ten and three of their last five on the road. They are 12-13-0-1 on the road where they average 2.73 GAG and allow 2.92 GAG. They recently won in Boston 3-2 (SO). They got goals from Mason Raymond and Pavol Demitra, while Demitra was the only player to score in the shootout. Goalie Roberto Luongo stopped 41 of 43 shots and is 8-2 in his last ten with a 2.50 GAA. Overall he’s 30-15-2 with a 2.32 GAA and a .920 SVPCT. The Bolts currently sit in seventh place with 61 points. Martin St. Louis broke a five-game goal streak on Saturday, but has at least a point in his last six games. Stamkos is riding a career-high nine-game point streak with 14 points . The Canucks have eight powerplay goals in ten games, or 41 tries, while their penalty kill has given up three goals in their last two games, or nine kills.

The Lightning (25-21-4-7) have won seven of ten and four of their last five home games. They are 16-6-1-5 at home where they average 2.79 GAG and allow 2.07 GAG. They recently beat Calgary 2-1 (OT) at home. They got a goal from Steven Stamkos and Andrej Meszaros scored in overtime. Goalie Antero Niittymaki stopped 25 of 26 shots and is 7-3 in his last ten with a 2.40 GAA. Overall he’s 15-9-5 with a 2.41 GAA and a .920 SVPCT. The Canucks, who lead the Northwest Division, also have four more games before the break and will be playing their fifth game in their 14-game road trip. Vancouver, left wing Mason Raymond has had three goals and three assist in his last five games , while Demitra has had a point in each of his last three games. The Bolts have eight powerplay goals in ten games, or 36 tries, while their penalty kill has given up just one in three straight, or ten kills.

Recent Trends to Consider:

Over is 4-0-2 in the last 6 meetings in Tampa Bay.
Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Canucks are 6-1-2 in the last 9 meetings.
Over is 8-2-2 in the last 12 meetings.
Canucks are 8-2 in their last 10 overall.
Lightning are 5-1 in their last 6 games as an underdog of +110 to +150.

Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning
When: Tues, Feb 09, 2010 7:30 PM ET
Line: BETUS.com
Pick: Lightning +130

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The Bottom Line: The Canucks can struggle on the road, while the Bolts are on a winning streak. Be sure to get your Vancouver Canucks vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Picks in now at BETUS.com and receive up to 145% in Cash Bonuses and start winning today!