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

NHL Betting Preview: Lightning vs Devils

The Tampa Bay Lightning clash with the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, December 11.

The Lightning are on offer at -125 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that the visitors will have the edge over the Devils and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Tampa Bay Lightning got the win in their previous game. A 6-1 triumph occurred on the road at Bell Centre when playing Montreal Canadiens. Nikita Kucherov landed 2 points, featuring 1 goal and 1 assist. Goalie Jonas Johansson was red hot in the net, stopping 26 shots (.963).

New Jersey Devils have lost four straight home games. In their last appearance, they won on the road, beating Ottawa Senators 4-3 at Canadian Tire Centre. There were four different goalscorers including Simon Nemec. Goalie Jake Allen made a total of 35 saves (.921).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lightning beat the Devils in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 5-1 scoreline at Benchmark International Arena. The Lightning have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Jonas Johansson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-10-2	3.3	.884	0
23/24	12-7-5	3.37	.890	2

Jacob Markstrom (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	23-19-1	3.1	.883	1
23/24	23-23-0	2.78	.905	2

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 11.1% powerplay efficiency. The Lightning have given up 1.9 goals from 25.9 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.2%.

Nikita Kucherov is the top points scorer with 17 points, 4 goals and 13 assists, with Brandon Hagel racking up 14 points, 10 goals and 4 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jonas Johansson have a 1.87 goal against average with a .924 save percentage.

The Devils have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 28.8 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.0%.

The top points scorer is Nico Hischier with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, while Timo Meier is next best after having 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 2.99 GAA with a .900 SV%.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a juicy -125 that Tampa Bay Lightning are able to get the upper hand against the home team. This pick can be wagered on the Moneyline for this NHL clash.

It’s important to know which players are unavailable for the upcoming action along with the current form of each NHL franchise. If you're after stats, you're in the right place because they form the foundation of our hockey picks.

Key Lightning vs Devils stats:

• Lightning have won 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Lightning have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Devils have lost their last 4 games at home.
• Devils have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Devils have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
• Devils have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Lightning.

Lightning Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks make it a 55.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dawson Mercer Over 1.5 Shots -161

Dawson Mercer (Devils) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games at home. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -161 that this happens.

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Correct Score Prediction

Lightning 4 - 1 Devils

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Lightning winning 4-1. Odds of +1400 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Lightning

Devils

1-0

Lightning

+5000

Devils

+5000

2-0

Lightning

+4500

Devils

+5000

2-1

Lightning

+1300

Devils

+1400

3-0

Lightning

+3000

Devils

+3500

3-1

Lightning

+1700

Devils

+2000

3-2

Lightning

+800

Devils

+850

4-0

Lightning

+3500

Devils

+5000

4-1

Lightning

+1400

Devils

+1800

4-2

Lightning

+1400

Devils

+1700

4-3

Lightning

+1000

Devils

+1050

5-0

Lightning

+6600

Devils

+9000

5-1

Lightning

+2200

Devils

+3300

5-2

Lightning

+1500

Devils

+2000

5-3

Lightning

+2200

Devils

+2500

5-4

Lightning

+1900

Devils

+2000

6-0

Lightning

+10000

Devils

+13000

6-1

Lightning

+5000

Devils

+7500

6-2

Lightning

+2900

Devils

+4000

6-3

Lightning

+2800

Devils

+3500

6-4

Lightning

+4500

Devils

+5000

6-5

Lightning

+5000

Devils

+5000

7-1

Lightning

+9000

Devils

+12500

7-2

Lightning

+7500

Devils

+10000

7-3

Lightning

+5500

Devils

+7000

7-4

Lightning

+6000

Devils

+7500

7-5

Lightning

+10000

Devils

+11000

7-6

Lightning

+11000

Devils

+12000

8-2

Lightning

+12500

Devils

+14000

8-3

Lightning

+12500

Devils

+14000

8-4

Lightning

+11000

Devils

+14000

8-5

Lightning

+14000

Devils

+14000

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 57% chance of securing victory, Tampa Bay Lightning are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -133. At +112, New Jersey Devils are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -128.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Lightning

-133

Devils

+112

3-Way Moneyline

Lightning

+120

Tie

+310

Devils

+180

Puck Line

Lightning -1.5

+172

Devils +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+104

Over 5.5

-128

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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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