Can the Tampa Bay Lightning close out this series on the road, after winning Game 4 last time out? This NHL betting preview for the Lightning vs Hurricanes NHL Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 5 of this series.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview and Prediction | NHL Playoffs
NHL Central Division Second Round NHL Playoffs Game 5 (TB leads 3-1)
Tampa Bay Lightning (36-17-3, 15-10-3 Away) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (36-12-8, 20-3-5 Home)
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Time: 6:30 pm EST
Venue: PNC Arena – Raleigh, NC
Coverage: NBCSN
NHL Betting Odds
Moneyline: TB: (-126) | CAR: (+108)
Spread: TB: -1.5 (+220) | CAR: +1.5 (-275)
Total: 5.5 – Over: (+106) I Under: (-130)
Lightning vs Hurricanes NHL Betting Trends
- The total has gone UNDER in five of Tampa Bay’s last six games.
- Tampa Bay is 4-1 straight up (SU) in its last five games.
- The total has gone UNDER in five of Carolina’s last six games against Tampa Bay.
- The total has gone UNDER in five of Carolina’s last six games at home.
Lightning vs Hurricanes Prediction
This NHL prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Carolina a 55.4% chance to win Game 5 of this NHL Playoffs matchup.
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