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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/25/2024]
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The New Jersey Devils will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Prudential Center on Sunday, commencing at 1:00PM ET.
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Sunday's Lightning vs. Devils matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.
Lightning vs. Devils Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread
We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Sunday's NHL game between the Lightning and Devils 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.
Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Devils a 53% chance of defeating the Lightning.
According to our model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.
Lightning vs. Devils Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lightning | Devils |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-196) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +120 | -142 |
| Total | o6.5 (-142) | u6.5 (+120) |
- The Devils are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Lightning, with +170 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
- For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -196.
- DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Devils at -142, which means you can risk $142 to win $100 for a total payout of $242 if they get the W.
- BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +120, where you can put down $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220 if they win.
- The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -142, as well as the best odds for the Under at +120.
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lightning vs. Devils Picks
Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:
| Bet Type | Our Pick | Best Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Lightning +1.5 | -196 |
| Moneyline | Lightning | +120 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | +120 |
While the Devils are more likely to win the game, betting on the Lightning moneyline is the best option due to the 1.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+120) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.
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 a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Prudential Center, while the Lightning star is a 39.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 7.9% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 6.8% |
| Brandon Hagel | 6.5% |
| Steven Stamkos | 6.0% |
| Anthony Cirelli | 2.9% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 6.8% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 6.6% |
| Nico Hischier | 5.7% |
| Jesper Bratt | 5.3% |
| Timo Meier | 5.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 39.4% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 36.2% |
| Brandon Hagel | 35.2% |
| Steven Stamkos | 31.6% |
| Nick Paul | 18.6% |
New Jersey Devils
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Hughes | 37.7% |
| Tyler Toffoli | 32.2% |
| Nico Hischier | 31.8% |
| Jesper Bratt | 30.0% |
| Timo Meier | 27.4% |
Lightning vs. Devils Game Information
Sunday's matchup between the Devils and Lightning at Prudential Center is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils
- Date: Sunday February 25, 2024
- Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
- Venue: Prudential Center
Our full betting coverage of Lightning vs. Devils includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.
Conclusion
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