Ducks vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Feb 21, 2023

The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Anaheim Ducks in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Tuesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Ducks vs. Lightning, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Ducks vs. Lightning?

Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Ducks-Lightning NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 77% chance of beating the Ducks.

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Ducks vs. Lightning Current Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (-205), Ducks +1.5 (+180)
• Moneyline: Lightning -550, Ducks +460
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-125/+112)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Ducks, with -205 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Ducks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +180.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -550, which means you can risk $550 to win $100, for a total payout of $650, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Ducks at +460, where you can bet $100 to profit $460, earning a total payout of $560, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +112.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lightning (-1.5) are a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Ducks vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Ducks +1.5 @ +180 via PointsBet (6.9% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Ducks @ +460 via DraftKings Sportsbook (5.0% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +112 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.2% edge)

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Even though the Lightning are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Ducks +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 Ducks moneyline is the best option due to the 5.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+112) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Ducks vs. Lightning Prediction

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Ducks vs. Lightning Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Ducks and Lightning.

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

DimersBOT gives Point an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 42.4% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Anaheim Ducks

• Trevor Zegras: 6.1% probability
• Adam Henrique: 5.6% probability
• Mason McTavish: 3.9% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 3.7% probability
• Ryan Strome: 2.7% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 8.9% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 8.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 8.7% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 5.3% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Anaheim Ducks

• Trevor Zegras: 32.1% probability
• Adam Henrique: 29.8% probability
• Frank Vatrano: 21.3% probability
• Mason McTavish: 20.3% probability
• Ryan Strome: 17.1% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 44.7% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 42.6% probability
• Brayden Point: 42.4% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 30.7% probability
• Alex Killorn: 23.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Ducks vs. Lightning on Tuesday February 21, 2023.

Ducks vs. Lightning 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Lightning and Ducks at Amalie Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Tuesday February 21, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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