Saturday will feature an NHL outing between the home favorite New Jersey Devils (25-15-4, -142 on the moneyline to win) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (22-15-2, +120 moneyline odds) at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
You can tune in to ESPN+ to see the match unfold as the Lightning try to take down the Devils.
Devils vs. Lightning Game Info & Odds
When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
Favorite: Devils (-142)
Underdog: Lightning (+120)
Over/under: 6.5
Devils vs. Lightning Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Lightning (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Under (6.5)
Score Prediction:
Devils 4 – Lightning 3
How to Bet on Devils vs. Lightning
Devils and Lightning Betting Trends
New Jersey and its opponent have posted more than 6.5 goals in 13 of 44 games this season.
Tampa Bay has combined with its opponent to score over 6.5 goals in 16 of 39 games this season.
The two teams combine to score 6.8 goals per game, 0.3 more than this game’s total.
Combined, these teams allow 5.3 goals per game, 1.2 fewer than this game’s total.
The Devils have been a moneyline favorite 39 times this season, and have gone 22-17 in those games.
This season the Lightning have won six of the 14 games, or 42.9%, in which they’ve been an underdog.
Devils Stats & Insights
The Devils’ 139 goals this season make them the eighth-best scoring team in the NHL.
The Devils have given up the seventh-fewest goals in NHL action this season, 112 (2.6 per game).
With a +27 goal differential, they’re ranked sixth-best in the NHL.
The Devils convert 10.5% of their shots, ranking 21st in the NHL.
The Devils’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 23.8 hits and 14.5 blocked shots per game.
In the past 10 contests, the Devils are 4-5-1 (65.0% of possible points).
They have scored 25 goals during that time.
Defensively, the Devils have allowed 22 goals (2.2 per game) in those 10 outings.
Lightning Stats & Insights
The Lightning have the NHL’s fifth-best scoring offense (144 total goals, 3.7 per game).
The Lightning’s 107 total goals given up (2.7 per game) are the third-fewest in the league.
Their third-best goal differential is +37.
The Lightning are shooting 13% (second in the league).
The Lightning have yet to shut out an opponent this season.
Over the last 10 contests, the Lightning have gone 5-5-0 (75.0% of possible points).
They are scoring at a 2.7 goals-per-game average (27 total) during that time.
Defensively, the Lightning have given up 20 goals (2.0 per game) in those 10 outings.
Devils Key Players to Watch
Jack Hughes has been a major player for New Jersey this season, with 50 points in 44 games.
Jesper Bratt is contributing with 49 points (15 goals, 34 assists).
Jacob Markstrom has a record of 20-8-3. He has allowed 68 goals (2.20 goals against average) and recorded 693 saves.
Lightning Key Players to Watch
Nikita Kucherov is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 57 points (1.5 per game). He has scored 17 goals and 40 assists in 37 games (playing 20:05 per game).
Brayden Point has made a big impact for Tampa Bay this season with 47 points, thanks to 25 goals and 22 assists.
Andrei Vasilevskiy’s record stands at 18-12-1 on the season, giving up 70 goals (2.3 goals against average) and compiling 755 saves with a .915 save percentage (11th in the league).
Devils vs. Lightning Injuries
Devils: Santeri Hatakka: Shoulder (Out), Erik Haula: Ankle (Out)
Lightning: Janis Moser: Lower Body (Out)
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