Lightning vs Devils Prediction and NHL Tips - 12 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 12, 2024, 12:06AM | Published: Jan 10, 2024, 11:18PM
The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the New Jersey Devils in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Friday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Lightning vs Devils game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Lightning vs Devils
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Tampa Bay-New Jersey NHL game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Lightning a 57% chance of beating the Devils at Amalie Arena.
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Lightning vs Devils: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Amalie Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lightning $1.68, Devils $2.44
- Line: Lightning -1.5 ($2.63), Devils +1.5 ($1.60)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.86, Under $2.10
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 Lightning at $1.68 and the Devils at $2.44.
The Lightning are 1.5-goal favourites against the Devils, with odds of $2.63 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Devils (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.60.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.86 and odds for the Under at $2.10.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Lightning vs Devils: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: New Jersey at $2.44 with Betfair (1.7% edge)
- Line: Devils +1.5 at $1.60 with Betfair (64% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.10 with Betfair (0.9% edge)
Our Lightning vs Devils betting tips are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice every time.
While the Lightning have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Devils to win is our preferred option because of the 1.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.10) that are available from Betfair.
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Lightning vs Devils: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Tampa Bay vs New Jersey on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Lightning vs Devils: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs Devils? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is the most likely player to score the first goal in Lightning vs Devils.
Point has an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star has a 43.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 8.3% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 8.0% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 7.3% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 5.0% probability
- Nick Paul: 4.0% probability
Devils First Goal Scorer Tips
- Dawson Mercer: 7.4% probability
- Nico Hischier: 6.9% probability
- Jesper Bratt: 6.3% probability
- Tyler Toffoli: 6.3% probability
- Erik Haula: 3.3% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 43.9% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 41.6% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 38.1% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 29.1% probability
- Nick Paul: 23.0% probability
Devils Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Dawson Mercer: 35.8% probability
- Nico Hischier: 35.4% probability
- Jesper Bratt: 34.7% probability
- Tyler Toffoli: 32.3% probability
- Erik Haula: 19.2% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Tampa Bay vs New Jersey match-up at Amalie Arena.
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Lightning vs Devils: Preview
The game between the Lightning and Devils at Amalie Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Friday 12 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Amalie Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Tampa Bay vs New Jersey predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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