Hurricanes vs Lightning

Brent Burns continues to provide a steady defensive backbone for Carolina, which has rattled off four straight wins while Tampa Bay, missing a key defensemen due to a lingering injury, has two of their last four games. Historically, the Hurricanes have fought fiercely in division matchups on the road, showcasing speed and relentless forechecking that has given the Lightning problems in past encounters. With the visitors surging and the home squad struggling to regain its footing, the Hurricanes at -125 offer a strong blend of likelihood and worthwhile return for bettors, meriting an A- grade for this pick.

Brayden Point of the Tampa Bay Lightning has been red-hot lately, helping his team gain momentum with a recent eight-game winning streak while the Hurricanes are carrying their own four-game winnings streak. Despite Carolina’s Sebastian Aho looking sharp, Andrei Svechnikov remains a question mark on their active roster. Historically, Tampa Bay has outperformed visiting opponents from the Eastern Conference at home, giving them an edge when playing under the bright lights of Amalie Arena. Against the spread, the Lightning at -1.5 offers both satisfying odds and a solid chance at cashing in, earning this pick an A- grade for its likelihood of success and its enticing payout potential.