Published Dec 8, 4:20am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Dec 8, 4:20am ET
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Updated Dec 8, 4:20am ET
A fascinating head-to-head clash from the Atlantic Division is set for Dec 8, as the Tampa Bay Lightning travel to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Find our picks here.
Despite sitting top of the Atlantic Division, the Lightning have seen their seven-game winning streak ended in the last week, losing each of their last three games.
Meanwhile, the Maple Leafs come into this round following a recent defeat, which ended their return to winning form.
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| Toronto Maple Leafs | -107 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | -107 |
It has been an underwhelming season to this point for the Toronto Maple Leafs, as they sit sixth in the Atlantic Division.
Toronto have gone 13-11-4 so far this term, but they have shown positive form in their last ten, winning on five occasions.
However, the Maple Leafs will need to pick themselves back up following a recent 2-1 home loss against the Montreal Canadiens. Toronto’s only goal in the defeat was scored in the final period by Scott Laughton.
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The Tampa Bay Lightning continue to lead the way in the Atlantic Division, but their recent form does raise questions.
They come into this road game after losing each of their last three, which is a shock downfall after winning seven straight games. Their spot at the top of the division is under threat, as Boston and Montreal sit just off the pace.
The Lightning were beaten 2-0 by the NY Islanders in their latest outing, as their offensive players were wasteful in the final third.
| TOTAL | Lightning | Maple Leafs | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 128 | 53 | 73 | - |
| GOALS | 786 | 368 | 418 |
The Lightning will have questions to answer on Monday following their drop off in form. Toronto holds the head-to-head record over their opponents, and based on having home ice advantage, they could be preferred to bounce back from their shootout loss against the Canadiens.
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Pick
Toronto Maple Leafs (-107)
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