Lightning vs. Red Wings Prediction and Odds - Feb 25, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 8:00PM ET as the Tampa Bay Lightning square off with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lightning vs. Red Wings, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Red Wings?

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Lightning-Red Wings NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 60% chance of beating the Red Wings.

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Lightning vs. Red Wings Game Odds

• Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 (-160), Lightning -1.5 (+145)
• Moneyline: Red Wings +155, Lightning -175
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Red Wings are +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -160 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +145.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +155, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -175, where you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Red Wings (+1.5) are a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Red Wings

• Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 @ -160 via BetMGM (62% probability)
• Moneyline: Red Wings @ +155 via BetMGM (0.6% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

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

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Lightning vs. Red Wings Probabilities

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Lightning-Red Wings matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live scores.

Lightning vs. Red Wings Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs. Red Wings? The latest data is in.

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Point an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Lightning star is a 38.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 8.2% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.3% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.1% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 5.2% probability
• Ross Colton: 4.1% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 5.4% probability
• Robby Fabbri: 4.4% probability
• Andrew Copp: 3.7% probability
• David Perron: 3.7% probability
• Dominik Kubalik: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 38.7% probability
• Brayden Point: 38.0% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 36.1% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 26.8% probability
• Ross Colton: 21.6% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 28.9% probability
• Robby Fabbri: 24.6% probability
• Andrew Copp: 20.4% probability
• Jonatan Berggren: 20.4% probability
• David Perron: 20.2% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights before Lightning vs. Red Wings on Saturday February 25, 2023.

Lightning vs. Red Wings 2023 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Red Wings and Lightning at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Saturday February 25, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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