Tampa Bay and Ottawa both have strong offenses that can put goals up in this game. In fact, both teams have gone over the total in eight of their last eleven meetings. The Lightning have also gone over the total in four of their last six games and they are averaging over 3.6 goals per game this season, but have been on fire in their last six games, averaging short of 5 goals per game. Ottawa has averaged almost 3 goals per game in their last six games too but they play better when at home, and both home games against Tampa Bay going back to last season have gone over the total. There will be enough offense to counter the defense in this game to take it over 5.5 total.

Best bet: take Over the Total.