NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames

League: NHL | Date: 2025-11-26 07:00 PM EST | Last Updated: 2025-11-25 07:56 AM EST

🧠 Top 3 Overall Best Bets

💰 Best Bet #1 [Calgary Flames / Puck Line / +1.5 at -170 / 68% / Lightning’s defensive injuries to Hedman and McDonagh weaken their ability to cover, while Flames’ 3-game win streak shows resilience on the road]

💰 Best Bet #2 [Under / Total / 6 at -110 / 58% / Both teams’ recent form indicates low-scoring affairs, with Lightning allowing fewer high-danger chances and Flames’ solid PK limiting power-play goals]

💰 Best Bet #3 [Tampa Bay Lightning / Moneyline / -145 / 56% / Home-ice advantage at Amalie Arena boosts Lightning’s win probability despite injuries, backed by their 12-7-3 record]

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames on 2025-11-26

Game Times

ET: 07:00 PM
CT: 06:00 PM
MT: 05:00 PM
PT: 04:00 PM
AKT: 03:00 PM
HST: 01:00 PM

💸 Public Bets

[Tampa Bay Lightning 68% / Calgary Flames 32%]

💰 Money Distribution

[Tampa Bay Lightning 60% / Calgary Flames 40%]

💹 Market Alignment

[Aligned]

📉 Line Movement

[Opened as Lightning -150 ML and -1.5 +160 puck line; moved slightly to -145 ML with stable total at 6, indicating balanced action despite public lean toward home favorite]

💡 Mathematical Edge (EV)

[+3% on Flames +1.5 / Injuries to Lightning’s top defenders create value against the spread, as Flames’ xGA and road form suggest they keep games close; EV calculated from implied odds vs. simulated cover rate]

Simulation Results

| Metric | Value |
|——–|——-|
| Win % for Tampa Bay Lightning | 55.00% |
| Win % for Calgary Flames | 45.00% |
| Spread Cover % for Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 | 35.00% |
| Over/Under Probability | Over: 52.00% / Under: 48.00% |
| Average Total Goals | 5.90 |
| 95% Confidence Interval for Margin | [-3, 4] |

Top 3 Player Props

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⚖️ Analysis Summary

Public sentiment aligns with sharp money on the Lightning as home favorites, supported by their stronger season record, but the Flames’ recent win streak and Lightning’s defensive injuries (Hedman, McDonagh out) create spread value without invalidating the ML favorite. Following the public is optimal for moneyline plays, while fading slightly on the puck line offers edge. Overall game outlook leans toward moderate scoring, with Flames’ pressing intensity and Lightning’s goaltending keeping totals under the line based on current xG metrics and PK efficiency.

🔮 Recommended Play

[Follow the public with Tampa Bay Lightning] — Home advantage and record provide the best mathematical probability despite injury concerns.

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