According to the analysis, I am confident that Tampa Bay will win the match against Ottawa. Tampa is playing at home, which is already an advantage. The team is looking to bounce back after a 2-9 loss to Florida and has only 1 loss in their last 4 games. On the other hand, Ottawa is on a downward trend, losing their recent matches, including a 3-2 loss to Chicago and a 1-5 loss to Anaheim. The last meeting between the teams ended in a Tampa Bay victory on the road with a score of 4-6. Taking all of this into account, as well as the form and motivation of both teams, I predict a Tampa Bay win in this match without a handicap.
The Tampa Bay Lightning is expected to show a reaction today after losing to Florida 2-9. The team has a strong offensive line and should play aggressively. The Ottawa Senators, while not strong defensively, have a powerful offense, which could lead to a high-scoring game. Considering the recent head-to-head matches where both teams scored a lot of goals, we can expect a shootout. Taking the over (6.5) looks like an interesting bet with odds of 2.00. It is also worth noting that Tampa needs points to solidify their position for the playoffs, while Ottawa has slim chances of making the playoffs, which could affect the game flow.
In the Stanley Cup match, the Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Ottawa Senators. Despite losing their last game, the hosts have a strong attacking line and can redeem themselves in front of their fans. In previous games, the team showed good scoring ability, and the opponent's goalie is not at the level of the Florida team, giving Tampa a chance to score goals. The opponents have conceded many goals, including 9 against Florida, indicating a weak defense that Tampa can exploit for their victory. Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning will score at least 4 goals and secure the win.