Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/6/2024]

The Boston Bruins will square off with the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at TD Garden on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Lightning vs. Bruins matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Lightning vs. Bruins Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Lightning and Bruins 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our popular predictive analytics model currently gives the Bruins a 59% chance of defeating the Lightning.

According to our model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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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 (-175)	-1.5 (+154)
Moneyline	+136	-160
Total	o6 (-120)	u6 (+100)

• The Bruins are -1.5 favorites versus the Lightning, with +154 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -175.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at -160. That means you can risk $160 to win $100 for a total payout of $260 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +136, where you can put down $100 to profit $136, earning a total payout of $236 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Lightning vs. Bruins Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Bruins -1.5	+154
Moneyline	Lightning	+136
Total	Under 6	+100

Although the Lightning are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Bruins -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, when compared to the top odds available.

And while the Bruins are more likely to win the game, taking the Lightning moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Our best NHL bets are based on world-class modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Lightning vs. Bruins on Saturday January 6, 2024.

Lightning vs. Bruins Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Bruins and Lightning at TD Garden is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
• Date: Saturday January 6, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: TD Garden

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Conclusion

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