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

The Lightning and the Devils should fail to surpass a total of 6 goals. Our prediction is available at -105 and these look like attractive odds.

Tampa Bay Lightning have lost their previous three road games. Their latest appearance was a 4-1 home triumph at Amalie Arena against Boston Bruins. Brayden Point found the net along with three other players. Goalie Andrei Vasilevski was red hot in this one, making 27 saves (.964).

New Jersey Devils have won five home games on the spin. On the road at Madison Square Garden in their last game, they were beaten 3-2 (OT) by New York Rangers. Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lightning beat the Devils in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 4-0 scoreline at Amalie Arena. The Lightning have triumphed in their previous five meetings against the Devils. On the head-to-head front, it has been 9 wins out of 10.

Starting Goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	13-7-2	2.3	.913	1
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

Jacob Markstrom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-8-1	3.4	.883	0
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 27.6 shots on goal, with a 13.0% powerplay efficiency. The Lightning have given up 2.3 goals from 30.6 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 97.2%.

Nikita Kucherov is the top points scorer with 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, with Brayden Point recording 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Andrei Vasilevski have a 1.89 goal against average with a .937 save percentage.

The Devils have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 11.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.5 goals from 24.6 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Jack Hughes with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, while Timo Meier is next best after having 7 points, 4 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 1.86 GAA with a .919 SV%, including two shutouts.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

Game Prediction

We’re not anticipating the net to be found frequently and that directs us to an Unders pick on the total goals line. Let’s grab the -105 that this outcome happens in the NHL game.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest team news to make expert NHL predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the player and goalie stats that are the most valuable.

Key Lightning vs Devils stats:

• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in 5 of the last 5 Lightning games.
• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Lightning games.
• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Lightning games this season.
• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in 5 of the last 5 Devils games.
• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Devils games at home.
• The 6 line hasn’t been covered in the last 5 Devils games this season.

Under 6 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 51.2% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our cappers, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

We recommend moving the line if you want more juice from your Total bet. If you’re going Under, then consider a slightly riskier wager which has a bigger payout.

Our Game Prediction

Under 6 Goals @ -105 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jesper Bratt Under 2.5 Shots -149

Jesper Bratt (Devils) has fallen short of the 2.5 shots on goal total in 8 of the past 10 games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and wager him to go under the Shots on Goal line at odds of -149.

Latest Jesper Bratt Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+200

First

+1100

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

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Correct Score Prediction

Lightning 4 - 1 Devils

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the Lightning to win 4-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +1900 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Lightning

Devils

1-0

Lightning

+5500

Devils

+5000

2-0

Lightning

+5500

Devils

+5000

2-1

Lightning

+1600

Devils

+1400

3-0

Lightning

+4000

Devils

+2900

3-1

Lightning

+2200

Devils

+1900

3-2

Lightning

+950

Devils

+800

4-0

Lightning

+5000

Devils

+3400

4-1

Lightning

+1900

Devils

+1300

4-2

Lightning

+1900

Devils

+1500

4-3

Lightning

+1100

Devils

+950

5-0

Lightning

+9000

Devils

+6000

5-1

Lightning

+3300

Devils

+2000

5-2

Lightning

+2000

Devils

+1400

5-3

Lightning

+2800

Devils

+2200

5-4

Lightning

+2000

Devils

+1900

6-0

Lightning

+14000

Devils

+9000

6-1

Lightning

+8000

Devils

+4500

6-2

Lightning

+4000

Devils

+2500

6-3

Lightning

+3400

Devils

+2500

6-4

Lightning

+5500

Devils

+4500

6-5

Lightning

+5000

Devils

+4500

7-0

Lightning

+5000

Devils

+13000

7-1

Lightning

+13000

Devils

+7500

7-2

Lightning

+11000

Devils

+6600

7-3

Lightning

+7000

Devils

+4500

7-4

Lightning

+7000

Devils

+5500

7-5

Lightning

+11000

Devils

+10000

7-6

Lightning

+12000

Devils

+11000

8-1

Lightning

+12000

Devils

+12500

8-2

Lightning

+12000

Devils

+11000

8-3

Lightning

+12000

Devils

+11000

8-4

Lightning

+13000

Devils

+10000

8-5

Lightning

+13000

Devils

+12500

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils 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.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean New Jersey Devils are -152 favorites to win and that means a 60% chance of landing a victory. Tampa Bay Lightning are the underdogs at +125 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6. NHL fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to back Over 6, it’s -120.

If you’re keen on the Devils reaching 3 goals before their opponents, the favorites are -105 to oblige. Conversely, the Lightning can be backed at +160 to make this total first.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game on the National Hockey League, you can feast on a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have lots of options.

Moneyline

Lightning

+125

Devils

-152

3-Way Moneyline

Lightning

+200

Tie

+325

Devils

+106

Puck Line

Lightning +1.5

-204

Devils -1.5

+165

Total Goals

Under 6

-100

Over 6

-120

Favorite Nico Hischier is priced at +800 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of +135.

Player Goals

Nico Hischier (Devils)

First

+135

Anytime

+800

Jack Hughes (Devils)

First

+135

Anytime

+800

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

First

+135

Anytime

+850

Brayden Point (Lightning)

First

+160

Anytime

+950

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

First

+180

Anytime

+1050

Timo Meier (Devils)

First

+188

Anytime

+1050

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

First

+200

Anytime

+1100

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

First

+215

Anytime

+1200

Stefan Noesen (Devils)

First

+250

Anytime

+1300

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

First

+265

Anytime

+1400

Dawson Mercer (Devils)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Ondrej Palát (Devils)

First

+310

Anytime

+1600

Paul Cotter (Devils)

First

+335

Anytime

+1700

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

First

+360

Anytime

+1800

Conor Geekie (Lightning)

First

+370

Anytime

+1900

Tomas Tatar (Devils)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Nolan Foote (Devils)

First

+400

Anytime

+1900

Cam Atkinson (Lightning)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Nick Paul (Lightning)

First

+400

Anytime

+2000

Michael Eyssimont (Lightning)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Gage Goncalves (Lightning)

First

+475

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots

Jack Hughes (Devils)

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

+105

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-169

Nico Hischier (Devils)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-137

Brayden Point (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-130

Timo Meier (Devils)

Over 2.5

-185

Under 2.5

+140

Jesper Bratt (Devils)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-149

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-143

Dougie Hamilton (Devils)

Over 2.5

-143

Under 2.5

+110

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

New Jersey Devils Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.70 pts and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.60 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 11.8
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 23.8
• Hits: 17
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 12.5
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 23.9
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 4.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 11
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 18.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 20.6
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.9

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