New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds | 11 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Devils vs Lightning

The New Jersey Devils lock horns with the Tampa Bay Lightning in this NHL matchup at Benchmark International Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, October 11. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

High-Scoring Game is On the Cards

There’s definitely some value to be had when the Devils and the Lightning clash. We think Over 6.5 goals could be on the cards and that is available at +110.

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Lightning Are 8 From 10 on the H2H

New Jersey Devils lost on the road in their previous game. Carolina Hurricanes won 6-3 at Lenovo Center. Dougie Hamilton, Jesper Bratt and Cody Glass each scored one goal.

Tampa Bay Lightning were defeated last time out. Benchmark International Arena saw them beaten at home to Ottawa Senators by a 5-4 scoreline. Nikita Kucherov scored two goals, with Brayden Point and Oliver Bjorkstrand also scoring.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was the Devils who came out on top when they last played the Lightning. At Prudential Center, a 3-2 win was recorded. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Lightning win eight times.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	0-1-0	5.1	.844	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	0-1-0	4.1	.879	0
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.3 goals from 27.5 shots on goal, with a 9.4% powerplay efficiency. The Devils have been giving up 3.9 goals from 31.4 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 78.1%.

Timo Meier is the top points scorer with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, with Nico Hischier racking up 6 points, 4 goals and 2 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.85 goal against average with a .906 save percentage.

The Lightning have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 24.7 shots on goal, with a 13.6% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.7 goals from 25.9 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.4%.

The top points scorer is Jake Guentzel with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, while Nikita Kucherov is next best after having 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 3.15 GAA with a .880 SV%.

New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Picks

Gear up for New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

The value bet can be found by backing Overs in this NHL clash. Take a punt on the +110 that we see the net found at least seven times when the teams take to the rink.

We only make our hockey predictions after confirming the latest team news. Studying recent form and digging into the most relevant NHL stats also helps us build a complete picture.

Key Devils vs Lightning stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Devils games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Devils games on the road.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Lightning games at home.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Lightning games at home.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Lightning games.

Over 6.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 47.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 50-55%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Timo Meier Over 2.5 Shots -141

Timo Meier (Devils) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -141.

Latest Timo Meier Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+230

First

+1400

Assists

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

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Correct Score Prediction

Devils 2 - 6 Lightning

A 6-2 win in favor of the Lightning can be backed at odds of +2800. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Devils

Lightning

1-0

Devils

+5500

Lightning

+5000

2-0

Devils

+5000

Lightning

+4500

2-1

Devils

+1500

Lightning

+1300

3-0

Devils

+3500

Lightning

+2800

3-1

Devils

+2000

Lightning

+1700

3-2

Devils

+900

Lightning

+800

4-0

Devils

+5000

Lightning

+3300

4-1

Devils

+1900

Lightning

+1400

4-2

Devils

+1700

Lightning

+1400

4-3

Devils

+1100

Lightning

+1000

5-0

Devils

+9000

Lightning

+5500

5-1

Devils

+3300

Lightning

+2000

5-2

Devils

+2000

Lightning

+1500

5-3

Devils

+2800

Lightning

+2200

5-4

Devils

+2200

Lightning

+2000

6-0

Devils

+13000

Lightning

+9000

6-1

Devils

+7500

Lightning

+4500

6-2

Devils

+4000

Lightning

+2800

6-3

Devils

+3500

Lightning

+2800

6-4

Devils

+5500

Lightning

+4500

6-5

Devils

+5500

Lightning

+5000

7-0

Devils

+5500

Lightning

+13000

7-1

Devils

+13000

Lightning

+8000

7-2

Devils

+11000

Lightning

+6600

7-3

Devils

+7500

Lightning

+5000

7-4

Devils

+8000

Lightning

+6000

7-5

Devils

+12000

Lightning

+10000

7-6

Devils

+12500

Lightning

+12000

8-1

Devils

+12500

Lightning

+13000

8-2

Devils

+12500

Lightning

+11000

8-3

Devils

+12500

Lightning

+12000

8-4

Devils

+14000

Lightning

+11000

8-5

Devils

+14000

Lightning

+14000

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New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Lightning Likely to Win According to Latest Odds

The Tampa Bay Lightning odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -147 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 60% chance of winning. New Jersey Devils are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +122.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +114.

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Moneyline

Devils

+122

Lightning

-147

3-Way Moneyline

Devils

+190

Tie

+325

Lightning

+112

Puck Line

Devils +1.5

-204

Lightning -1.5

+164

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+114

Nikita Kucherov is the First Goalscorer Favorite

The Anytime Goalscorer betting indicates that Nikita Kucherov has odds of +150. He is available at +1000 to find the net first which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

First

+150

Anytime

+1000

Brayden Point (Lightning)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Jack Hughes (Devils)

First

+175

Anytime

+1100

Nico Hischier (Devils)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Timo Meier (Devils)

First

+230

Anytime

+1400

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

First

+260

Anytime

+1700

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

First

+260

Anytime

+1700

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

First

+300

Anytime

+2000

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

First

+320

Anytime

+2000

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

First

+350

Anytime

+2200

Evgenii Dadonov (Devils)

First

+390

Anytime

+2500

Gage Goncalves (Lightning)

First

+425

Anytime

+2200

Victor Hedman (Lightning)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Arseny Gritsyuk (Devils)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Mitchell Chaffee (Lightning)

First

+550

Anytime

+2800

Yanni Gourde (Lightning)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Ondrej Palat (Devils)

First

+600

Anytime

+3500

Conor Geekie (Lightning)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Connor Brown (Devils)

First

+700

Anytime

+4000

Cody Glass (Devils)

First

+750

Anytime

+4000

Luke Hughes (Devils)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Paul Cotter (Devils)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Pontus Holmberg (Lightning)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Curtis Douglas (Lightning)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5500

Luke Glendening (Devils)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Ryan McDonagh (Lightning)

First

+1400

Anytime

+6600

Emil Lilleberg (Lightning)

First

+1700

Anytime

+8000

Player Assists

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

+115

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Victor Hedman (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-135

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Brayden Point (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-161

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Luke Hughes (Devils)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-175

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Player Shots

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Over 3.5

+105

Under 3.5

-145

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Over 2.5

-154

Under 2.5

+110

Brayden Point (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-185

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-154

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-200

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 1.5

-208

Under 1.5

+150

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+115

Victor Hedman (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Luke Hughes (Devils)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New Jersey Devils Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 31.6
• Hits: 31.8
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.7
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 30.9
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 25.3
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 25.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 23.9
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 4.3

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Team News

New Jersey Devils Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
43	Luke Hughes	1	20.8	0	2	2	0
63	Jesper Bratt	1	18.3	1	1	2	0
86	Jack Hughes	1	21.9	0	1	1	0

12	Cody Glass	1	11.9	1	0	1	0
22	Brett Pesce	1	21.7	0	1	1	0
7	Dougie Hamilton	1	20.7	1	0	1	0
18	Ondrej Palat	1	12.3	0	0	0	0
14	Luke Glendening	1	10.4	0	0	0	-1
16	Connor Brown	1	14.2	0	0	0	1
71	Jonas Siegenthaler	1	19	0	0	0	0
28	Timo Meier	1	19.6	0	0	0	-1
13	Nico Hischier	1	18.7	0	0	0	-2
5	Brenden Dillon	1	16.8	0	0	0	-1
91	Dawson Mercer	1	17.6	0	0	0	-2
47	Paul Cotter	1	11.9	0	0	0	-1
81	Arseni Gritsyuk	1	9.9	0	0	0	-2
17	Simon Nemec	1	18.6	0	0	0	-2
33	Evgenii Dadonov	1	9.5	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
25	Jacob Markstroem	1	5.08	0.844
34	Jake Allen	-	-	-

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Tampa Bay Lightning Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
21	Brayden Point	1	19.7	1	2	3	-2
43	Darren Raddysh	1	17.6	0	2	2	-1
59	Jake Guentzel	1	22.5	0	2	2	-2

77	Victor Hedman	1	23.8	0	2	2	-1
86	Nikita Kucherov	1	20.9	2	0	2	-2
22	Oliver Bjorkstrand	1	14.7	1	0	1	0
81	Erik Cernak	1	18.4	0	0	0	-1
37	Yanni Gourde	1	17.1	0	0	0	0
71	Anthony Cirelli	1	14.9	0	0	0	0
27	Ryan McDonagh	1	18.8	0	0	0	-1
38	Brandon Hagel	1	15.7	0	0	0	0
	Curtis Douglas	1	5.2	0	0	0	0
29	Pontus Holmberg	1	11.9	0	0	0	0
78	Emil Lilleberg	1	19	0	0	0	0
93	Gage Goncalves	1	11.9	0	0	0	0
24	Maxwell Crozier	1	17.9	0	0	0	0
14	Conor Geekie	1	10.7	0	0	0	0
41	Mitchell Chaffee	1	13.4	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
31	Jonas Johansson	-	-	-
88	Andrei Vasilevskiy	1	4.07	0.879

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.