The Tampa Bay Lightning is off to a quick 2-0 start, but the competition goes up a notch as they take to the road in Philly. The Lightning finished last season at just 9-20 in their final 29 road games. The Flyers won their home opener, continuing right where they left off a year ago. They were 11-2 in their final 13 games on home ice a year ago, counting the playoffs. They have averaged allowing 2 goals per game in the 13 contests. Through three games this season, no one has penetrated the net more than twice against them. The Lightning have been amongst the NHL's worst teams when playing on consecutive nights, as they have turned in a money-burning 54-112-11 mark in the second of back-to-back nights in their last 177. The Flyers have really done a great job defensively, particularly at home. With the Lightning struggling in back-to-back situations, and in this case off overtime, I like Philadelphia and the UNDER in this one.
Tampa Bay at Philadelphia
October 14, 2010
2 units on Philadelphia -175 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 2)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
3 units on Game Total UNDER 5.5 +110 (risk 3 to return 3)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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