This is a 6* on TAMPA BAY

Despite being a huge -395 favorite on the money line, Tampa Bay lost 5-1 to Detroit on Sunday. It was the Lightning’s fourth loss in the last six games and the second as a big favorite. This slide coincides with a surge from Florida (who is on a 6-game win streak) and the Lightning now find themselves in second place in the division (two points back). We mentioned earlier that Sunday was the second loss as a big favorite for the ‘Ning in recent times. The other was March 30th, at home vs. Columbus. They immediately bounced back from that defeat by beating the Blue Jackets 3-2 the next game. Tonight they are in Columbus where the Jackets are reeling. That upset win on March 30th marks the only time C-bus has gotten the two points in their last eight games. Six of the last seven losses have been in regulation with three of those coming by three goals. They were blanked 3-0 by Florida on Sunday, which was their third loss in a row in the Sunshine State. That was the 4th time they’ve been shut out in the past 20 games. The Jackets are now just as close to last place as they are 4th place. They don’t have the necessary firepower to beat Tampa again. The Lightning are one of the top three scoring teams in the league. They’re 52-11 SU after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Play on TAMPA BAY

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