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We’ve got 11 games on the NHL betting slate tonight, including a cross-conference clash between the Edmonton Oilers and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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Evan Bouchard’s offensive instincts are off the charts, and it’s resulted in a heavy shot volume lately. My Lightning vs. Oilers predictions expect that trend to continue tonight against Tampa.
Find out more with my free NHL picks for Saturday, March 21.
Lightning vs Oilers prediction
Lightning vs Oilers best bet: Evan Bouchard Over 2.5 shots on goal (-125)
The Edmonton Oilers are struggling to score, but are averaging 31.6 shots on goal per game over their last five games.
Evan Bouchard is the team leader in shots during this stretch, with 17 in his last five games, averaging 3.5 shots per game.
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Bouchard’s posted total tonight is set at 2.5, a number he’s eclipsed in five of his last six games.
Additionally, the Oilers blueliner has averaged 3.4 shots on net in his five career meetings against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Bolts are a plus matchup for defensemen, allowing 7.79 shots per game to the position.
Lightning vs Oilers same-game parlay
Bouchard leads all NHL defensemen with 78 points, 59 of them counting as assists. He’s also registered 1+ assists in 10 of his last 13 games.
Nikita Kucherov has 12 multi-point performances in his last 20 games, averaging 2.2 points per game in that stretch.
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Lightning vs Oilers SGP
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Evan Bouchard Over 2.5 shots on goal
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Evan Bouchard Over 0.5 assists
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Nikita Kucherov Over 1.5 points
Lightning vs Oilers odds
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Moneyline: Lightning -140 | Oilers +120
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Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 | Oilers +1.5
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Over/Under: Over 6.5 | Under 6.5
Lightning vs Oilers trend
The Oilers have hit the 1P Over in 14 of their last 20 games (+7.35 Units / 24% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Lightning vs. Oilers.
How to watch Lightning vs Oilers
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Location |
Rogers Place, Edmonton, AB |
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Date |
Saturday, March 21, 2026 |
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Puck drop |
10:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
CBC |
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