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Bruins vs. Lightning Prediction: Tampa Bay Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/9/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning matchup.
NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Boston Bruins square off with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lightning as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Boston-Tampa Bay game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Lightning with a win probability of 59% and the Bruins with 41%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Bruins vs. Lightning predictions page.
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Bruins vs. Lightning Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Lightning and Bruins at Amalie Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Boston Bruins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amalie Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Bruins vs. Lightning matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Boston vs. Tampa Bay picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Bruins vs. Lightning Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Bruins and Lightning 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Lightning a 59% chance of beating the Bruins.
According to our model, the Bruins (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of going over.
Bruins vs. Lightning Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bruins | Lightning |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-185) | -1.5 (+155) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -164 |
| Total | o5.5 (-125) | u5.5 (+106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bruins vs. Lightning Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Bruins vs. Lightning matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Bruins vs. Lightning Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Bruins vs. Lightning?
According to our model, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Bruins vs. Lightning.
Our projections give Point a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 43.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 8.2% |
| Brad Marchand | 4.5% |
| Morgan Geekie | 4.1% |
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 9.2% |
| Jake Guentzel | 7.9% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 7.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 38.6% |
| Brad Marchand | 24.7% |
| Morgan Geekie | 21.4% |
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 43.7% |
| Jake Guentzel | 38.1% |
| Brandon Hagel | 32.5% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Lightning, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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