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Lightning vs. Bruins Prediction: Tampa Bay Predicted to Win Tuesday's NHL Matchup [1/14/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Tuesday's Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins matchup.
The Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning will meet in the NHL at TD Garden on Tuesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lightning as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Tampa Bay-Boston game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Lightning with a win probability of 54%, compared to 46% for the Bruins."
For expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Lightning vs. Bruins predictions page.
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Lightning vs. Bruins Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Tuesday's action between the Bruins and Lightning at TD Garden is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
- Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: TD Garden
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's full preview of Tuesday's Lightning vs. Bruins matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Tampa Bay vs. Boston picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Lightning vs. Bruins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Lightning and Bruins 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Lightning a 54% chance of beating the Bruins.
According to our model, the Bruins (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Lightning vs. Bruins Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lightning | Bruins |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+198) | +1.5 (-225) |
| Moneyline | -128 | +110 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lightning vs. Bruins Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Lightning vs. Bruins matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Lightning vs. Bruins Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs. Bruins?
According to our model, Boston's David Pastrnak is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Bruins.
Our projections give Pastrnak a 10.1% chance of scoring the first goal at TD Garden, while the Bruins star is a 43.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 9.1% |
| Jake Guentzel | 7.7% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 7.1% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 10.1% |
| Brad Marchand | 5.0% |
| Morgan Geekie | 4.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 41.5% |
| Jake Guentzel | 36.2% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 36.1% |
Boston Bruins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| David Pastrnak | 43.1% |
| Brad Marchand | 27.6% |
| Morgan Geekie | 24.6% |
Conclusion
We predict the Lightning, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Bruins on Tuesday.
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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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