T.M. Selection: Lightning/Coyotes OVER.

I am on the over in the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Arizona Coyotes game on Friday. The Lightning have been alternating between wins and losses over their previous 4 games with all of those games ending with a 3-2 final score but I think it's time that comes to an end. They have had to play playoff teams in 2/3 of their previous 3 games and they have been really tight games but the Coyotes are the worst in the West and I think this is a game that the Lightning can break open with a lot of scoring. They have still been scoring 2+ goals in 5 games in a row and I expect them to score more in this game since the Coyotes have a terrible defense. The Coyotes lead the West in goals against this year with 176 goals against, that is the 2nd worst in the entire NHL behind the Montreal Canadiens. The Lightning have 159 goals for this year and although that isn't at the top of the league, it is still top 10 for goals for and they are tied for 2nd in the East with goal for. The Coyotes have even played 3 games in a row now where there was 6+ goals in the game. They just scored 5 goals in their most recent game and they should have a bit more confidence with scoring in this game on their home ice but I don't expect their defense to hold up well against the Lightning. The Lightning have been held down by good teams lately and I think they are waiting to have a game where they bust it open with their scoring. I think they can do that here against the Coyotes and I expect there to be a lot of goals in this game. I like the over here.

T.M. Prediction: 6-2 Lightning.