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Lightning vs. Devils Prediction: New Jersey Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/11/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils matchup.
The New Jersey Devils will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Prudential Center on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Devils as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Tampa Bay-New Jersey game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Devils are more likely to win, while the Lightning have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Lightning vs. Devils predictions page.
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Lightning vs. Devils Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between the Devils and Lightning at Prudential Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Prudential Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Lightning vs. Devils matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Tampa Bay vs. New Jersey picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Lightning vs. Devils Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Lightning and Devils 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Devils a 54% chance of beating the Lightning.
According to our model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Lightning vs. Devils Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lightning | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-210) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -135 |
| Total | o6 (-115) | u6 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lightning vs. Devils Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Lightning vs. Devils matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Lightning vs. Devils Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Devils?
According to our model, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Devils.
Our projections give Point an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Lightning star is a 41.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 8.7% |
| Jake Guentzel | 7.4% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 6.1% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 7.2% |
| Timo Meier | 6.5% |
| Nico Hischier | 5.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 41.9% |
| Jake Guentzel | 37.4% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 32.0% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 35.0% |
| Timo Meier | 33.2% |
| Nico Hischier | 30.3% |
Conclusion
We predict the Devils, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Lightning on Saturday.
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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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