Avalanche vs. Lightning Game 3 Prediction - Jun 20, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Colorado Avalanche clash in Game 3 of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on Monday, with puck drop at 8:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup will be awarded to the winner of the 2022 Stanley Cup Final between the Avalanche and Lightning. Tampa Bay's Amalie Arena hosts Game 3 of the best-of-seven series.

Dimers' best betting picks for Avalanche vs. Lightning, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed below.

Who will win Avalanche vs. Lightning?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Avalanche-Lightning NHL Stanley Cup Final game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 51% chance of getting the W against the Avalanche in Game 3 of the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals.

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Avalanche vs. Lightning Game 3 Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (+220), Avalanche +1.5 (-255)
• Moneyline: Lightning -113, Avalanche +100
• Total: Over/Under 6 (+110/-125)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites versus the Avalanche, with +220 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Avalanche (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -255.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -113, which means you can risk $113 to win $100, for a total payout of $213, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -125.

As always, make sure you check all the legal sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Avalanche (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Avalanche vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 @ +220 via BetMGM
• Moneyline: Avalanche @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Over 6 @ +110 via PointsBet (0.9% edge)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Although the Avalanche are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Avalanche moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 6 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from PointsBet.

Avalanche vs. Lightning Prediction

Use our dynamic widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Colorado vs. Tampa Bay, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Avalanche-Lightning matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Avalanche vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Lightning? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Lightning.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Monday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 39.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.5% probability
• Gabriel Landeskog: 6.7% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 5.7% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 5.5% probability
• Cale Makar: 3.9% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.4% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.3% probability
• Ondrej Palat: 5.0% probability
• Brayden Point: 3.9% probability
• Ross Colton: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 39.1% probability
• Gabriel Landeskog: 33.4% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 31.8% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 29.5% probability
• Cale Makar: 23.5% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 38.4% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 37.2% probability
• Ondrej Palat: 24.1% probability
• Brayden Point: 23.5% probability
• Ross Colton: 20.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Game 3 of the Avalanche vs. Lightning series on Jun 20, 2022.

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Avalanche vs. Lightning 2022 Game 3 Info

Monday's Game 3 between the Lightning and Avalanche in the 2022 Stanley Cup Finals is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Monday June 20, 2022
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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