12/15 NHL: Tampa Bay at Phoenix

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Coming off a disappointing 5-2 loss in their last game, Phoenix has a chance to get on the winning track Thursday at home.

In a game without division or conference implications, the 16-13-2 Coyotes challenge the 17-11-3 Lightning.

The Coyotes are favored, opening as 115 chalk, with an opening total of 5.5. They are 16-13-2 this season and 13-18-0 OU. The Lightning are 17-11-3 and are 14-15-2 OU.

John Tortorella's team was busy last game losing to the Mighty Ducks 4-2 as 125 favorites. The 6 goals sent that game as a push against the total of 6.

The Coyotes lost to the Canadiens 5-2 as 130 underdogs. That contest went over the closing total.

Some trends to consider:
Tampa Bay is 2-3-1 OU in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 15-8-0 SU in its last 23 games after scoring 1 to 2 goals
Tampa Bay is 4-1-1 OU in its last 6 away
Phoenix is 4-1-0 OU in its last 5 games
Phoenix is 8-16-2 SU in its last 26 games after scoring 1 to 2 goals
Phoenix is 7-15-1 OU in its last 23 at home

Next up:
Tampa Bay home to Detroit, Saturday, December 17
Phoenix at Los Angeles, Saturday, December 17