Coyotes vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Dec 31, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning square off with the Arizona Coyotes in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Saturday, starting at 5:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Coyotes vs. Lightning, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Coyotes vs. Lightning?

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Coyotes-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 72% chance of beating the Coyotes.

More: Coyotes vs. Lightning Simulated 10K Times

Coyotes vs. Lightning Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (-135), Coyotes +1.5 (+116)
• Moneyline: Lightning -350, Coyotes +295
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-105/-108)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Coyotes, with -135 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Coyotes (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +116.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -350. That means you can risk $350 to win $100, for a total payout of $450, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Coyotes at +295, where you can put down $100 to profit $295, earning a total payout of $395, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Coyotes and Lightning are a 50% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Coyotes vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Coyotes +1.5 @ +116 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)
• Moneyline: Coyotes @ +295 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.1% edge)
• Total: Over 6 @ -105 via PointsBet (51% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Coyotes moneyline is the best option because of the 3.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Coyotes vs. Lightning Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Coyotes-Lightning matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Coyotes vs. Lightning Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Coyotes vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Point an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 40.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Arizona Coyotes

• Clayton Keller: 6.1% probability
• Lawson Crouse: 4.4% probability
• Nick Schmaltz: 4.0% probability
• Michael Carcone: 3.0% probability
• Nick Bjugstad: 2.8% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 8.2% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.5% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.0% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 5.1% probability
• Nick Paul: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Arizona Coyotes

• Clayton Keller: 31.5% probability
• Nick Schmaltz: 23.5% probability
• Lawson Crouse: 22.8% probability
• Michael Carcone: 17.7% probability
• Nick Bjugstad: 15.9% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 40.3% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 38.6% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 38.3% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 27.6% probability
• Alex Killorn: 23.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Coyotes vs. Lightning on Saturday December 31, 2022.

Coyotes vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Lightning and Coyotes at Amalie Arena is scheduled to begin at 5:00PM ET.

• Who: Arizona Coyotes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Saturday December 31, 2022
• Time: 5:00PM ET / 2:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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