NHL Betting Predictions January 3rd

Tampa Bay Lightning logoThis is my first prediction post of the New Year and hopefully we can start it off right with some big wins.  The end of 2011 went well going 3 for 4 on the 31st of December for +2.16 units, which brings the season record to (78-78) for +3.74 units.  There are six games on tap tonight, but I’m only going with one strong play.

Tampa Bay Lightning @ Toronto Maple Leafs

The Lightning have not been good on the road this season going (6-12-3), but they are on a 3 game winning streak (all at home) and should carry some momentum into this game against a Toronto team that is struggling.  The Leafs haven’t been great at the ACC this year either with an (8-5-4) record and they have lost their last 3 games and 8 of their last 11.  James Reimer has not been good since returning from his concussion and goaltending is once again a big concern in Toronto.  The Lightning are a better team than they have shown this year and I expect them to win this game against a struggling Leafs team.

Play: Lightning +120 (5Dimes.com)

Written by: Niko de Jonge

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