Lightning vs. Flames Prediction: Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – December 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on December 16, 2023

The Tampa Bay Lightning got four goals from Steven Stamkos in their last game, and now will visit the Calgary Flames on Saturday, December 16. The Flames are slight underdogs, at -107, and the Lightning are -114.

The betting facts in this article reflect odds as of December 16, 2023 at 9:17 PM ET. Check out the article below for the latest odds for this game and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Lightning vs. Flames Betting Odds

  • Moneyline: TB: (-114) | CGY: (-107)
  • Puck line: TB: -1.5 (206) | CGY: +1.5 (-257)
  • Total: 6.5 — Over: (-116) | Under: (-106)

Injury Report as of December 16

Lightning: Victor Hedman: Upper Body (Probable), Brent Seabrook: Shoulder/Back/Hip (Out), Logan Brown: Undisclosed (Out)

Flames: Jacob Markstrom: Finger (Out), Jakob Pelletier: Shoulder (Out), Christopher Tanev: Shoulder (Questionable), Oliver Kylington: Personal (Out), Walker Duehr: Illness (Questionable), Kevin Rooney: Shoulder (Out)

Lightning vs. Flames Predictions & Computer Picks

Moneyline Pick Flames
Total Pick Over (6.5)
Spread Pick Flames (+1.5)

Ready to put your picks to the test? Sign up for DraftKings Sportsbook and bet on this matchup today!

Lightning vs. Flames Team Stats

Lightning Avg. (Rank) Flames Avg. (Rank)
3.32 (10th) Goals Scored 2.97 (22nd)
3.55 (29th) Goals Allowed 3.47 (26th)
30.2 (18th) Shots 31.5 (12th)
31.2 (19th) Shots Allowed 29.6 (11th)

Lightning Key Players

Name GP GOALS ASST PTS SHOTS PP GOALS PLUS/MINUS
Nikita Kucherov 30 20 30 50 140 7 -1
Brayden Point 31 13 20 33 82 6 -10
Steven Stamkos 28 14 16 30 90 5 -12
Victor Hedman 29 5 22 27 55 2 -5
Brandon Hagel 31 10 17 27 73 0 0

How to Bet on Lightning vs. Flames

If you’re looking for a place to bet on the Lightning or Flames, look no further than DraftKings Sportsbook, where you can use our link to get the best offer for new depositors!

Flames Key Players

Name GP GOALS ASST PTS SHOTS PP GOALS PLUS/MINUS
Nazem Kadri 30 8 14 22 96 1 -8
Blake Coleman 30 9 11 20 76 0 +7
Elias Lindholm 30 7 12 19 75 1 -3
Yegor Sharangovich 30 10 8 18 61 1 -6
MacKenzie Weegar 30 7 11 18 75 1 0

Betting Trends

  • The Lightning have won seven of their 14 games when favored on the moneyline this season (50.0%).
  • Based on this game’s moneyline, the Lightning’s implied win probability is 53.3%.
  • This season the Flames have won six of the 16 games, or 37.5%, in which they’ve been an underdog.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 51.7% chance of victory for the Flames.
  • In 16 games this season, Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
  • Calgary’s games this season have had over 6.5 goals 17 of 30 times.

Looking to build a lineup of players from the Lightning and Flames to try to win cash prizes? Sign up for DraftKings Daily Fantasy Sports and get an exclusive bonus using our link.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit DraftKings for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.

PlayPicks Staff Avatar
Written by
PlayPicks Staff

PlayPicks staff has years of sports betting and DFS knowledge and we share all of that with you for free daily.

View all posts by PlayPicks Staff
Privacy Policy