Lightning vs Devils Prediction and NHL Tips - 28 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 28, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 26, 2024, 6:32PM
The Tampa Bay Lightning will play the New Jersey Devils in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Sunday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Lightning vs Devils game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Lightning vs Devils
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Tampa Bay-New Jersey NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lightning a 57% chance of defeating the Devils at Amalie Arena.
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Lightning vs Devils: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Sunday's NHL game at Amalie Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lightning $1.75, Devils $2.32
- Line: Lightning -1.5 ($2.69), Devils +1.5 ($1.56)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.81, Under $2.18
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 $1.75 and the Devils at $2.32.
The Lightning are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Devils, with odds of $2.69 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Devils (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.56.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.81 and odds for the Under at $2.18.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Devils (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.
The best site to place a bet on the Lightning vs Devils game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Lightning vs Devils: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $1.75 with Betfair (57% probability)
- Line: Lightning -1.5 at $2.69 with Betfair
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.18 with Betfair (2.5% edge)
Although the Devils are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.18) that are available from Betfair.
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Lightning vs Devils: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Tampa Bay vs New Jersey on Sunday, including pre-game predictions, top 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 a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star has a 40.1% 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: 7.8% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 7.6% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 7.1% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 4.6% probability
- Nick Paul: 3.6% probability
Devils First Goal Scorer Tips
- Timo Meier: 6.1% probability
- Jesper Bratt: 5.7% probability
- Tyler Toffoli: 5.6% probability
- Nico Hischier: 5.6% probability
- Dawson Mercer: 5.4% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 40.1% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 39.2% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 38.4% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 27.4% probability
- Anthony Cirelli: 21.1% probability
Devils Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Timo Meier: 31.6% probability
- Nico Hischier: 31.4% probability
- Dawson Mercer: 31.4% probability
- Jesper Bratt: 29.5% probability
- Tyler Toffoli: 29.0% probability
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips 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 start at 11:00am AEDT on Sunday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils
- Date: Sunday 28 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Amalie Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Tampa Bay vs New Jersey predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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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