Golden Knights vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 20 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 20, 2024, 2:09AM | Published: Mar 18, 2024, 8:03PM
The Vegas Golden Knights will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at T-Mobile Arena on Wednesday, beginning at 1:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Golden Knights vs Lightning game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Golden Knights vs Lightning
Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Vegas-Tampa Bay NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Golden Knights a 56% chance of beating the Lightning at T-Mobile Arena.
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Golden Knights vs Lightning: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at T-Mobile Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Golden Knights $1.74, Lightning $2.30
- Line: Golden Knights -1.5 ($2.83), Lightning +1.5 ($1.47)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.98, Under $1.98
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Golden Knights at $1.74 and the Lightning at $2.30.
The Golden Knights are 1.5-goal favourites against the Lightning, with odds of $2.83 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.47.
The Over/Under for Golden Knights vs Lightning is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.98.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Golden Knights vs Lightning: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.30 with Betfair (0.2% edge)
- Line: Golden Knights -1.5 at $2.83 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (55% probability) 🔥
When you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best bets of the day across all sports.
These Golden Knights vs Lightning best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
And while the Golden Knights have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lightning to win is our recommended option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Even though the Lightning are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Golden Knights -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Golden Knights vs Lightning: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Vegas vs Tampa Bay on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Golden Knights vs Lightning: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs Lightning? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Vegas' Jonathan Marchessault is the most likely player to score the first goal in Golden Knights vs Lightning.
Marchessault has an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Golden Knights star has a 42.1% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Golden Knights First Goal Scorer Tips
- Jonathan Marchessault: 8.5% probability
- Jack Eichel: 7.5% probability
- Anthony Mantha: 4.6% probability
- William Karlsson: 4.4% probability
- Ivan Barbashev: 3.6% probability
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 6.2% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 5.8% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 5.5% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 5.1% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 4.5% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Golden Knights Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Jonathan Marchessault: 42.1% probability
- Jack Eichel: 36.2% probability
- Anthony Mantha: 24.2% probability
- William Karlsson: 23.8% probability
- Ivan Barbashev: 22.1% probability
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 33.1% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 27.2% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 26.9% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 26.2% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 24.0% probability
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting tips before the Vegas vs Tampa Bay match-up at T-Mobile Arena.
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Golden Knights vs Lightning: Preview
The game between the Golden Knights and Lightning at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 1:00pm AEDT on Wednesday.
- Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Wednesday 20 March 2024
- Time: 1:00pm AEDT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Vegas vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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