Red Wings vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 22 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 22, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 21, 2024, 1:16PM

The Detroit Red Wings will play the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Little Caesars Arena on Monday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Red Wings vs Lightning game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Red Wings vs Lightning

Using high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Detroit-Tampa Bay NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lightning a 52% chance of winning against the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

More: Red Wings vs Lightning Match Centre

Red Wings vs Lightning: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NHL game at Little Caesars Arena are shown below:

Head to Head: Red Wings $2.08, Lightning $1.89
Line: Red Wings +1.5 ($1.43), Lightning -1.5 ($3.15)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.89, Under $2.04

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 Red Wings at $2.08 and the Lightning at $1.89.

The Red Wings are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Lightning, with odds of $1.43 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the favourite Lightning (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $3.15.

The Over/Under for Red Wings vs Lightning is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.89 and odds for the Under at $2.04.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Red Wings (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying Under.

The best site for placing bets on the Red Wings vs Lightning game is Betfair, where you can wager against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Red Wings vs Lightning: Betting Tips

Head to Head: Detroit at $2.08 with Betfair
Line: Lightning -1.5 at $3.15 with Betfair (0.2% edge)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.04 with Betfair (51% probability)

These Red Wings vs Lightning predictions are based on world-class simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7.

And while the Lightning have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Red Wings to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable punter in the long run.

Even though the Red Wings are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.

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Red Wings vs Lightning: Prediction

Stats Insider has full coverage of Detroit vs Tampa Bay on Monday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.

Red Wings vs Lightning: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Red Wings vs Lightning? The latest data is in.

According to Stats Insider, Detroit's Dylan Larkin is the most likely player to score the first goal in Red Wings vs Lightning.

Larkin has an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Red Wings star has a 38.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Red Wings First Goal Scorer Tips

Dylan Larkin: 8.2% probability
Alex DeBrincat: 5.3% probability
J.T. Compher: 4.3% probability
Lucas Raymond: 4.1% probability
David Perron: 4.0% probability

Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips

Brayden Point: 8.0% probability
Nikita Kucherov: 7.5% probability
Steven Stamkos: 7.3% probability
Brandon Hagel: 4.9% probability
Anthony Cirelli: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Red Wings Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Dylan Larkin: 38.6% probability
Alex DeBrincat: 27.9% probability
David Perron: 23.1% probability
Lucas Raymond: 22.7% probability
J.T. Compher: 21.6% probability

Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Brayden Point: 39.9% probability
Nikita Kucherov: 37.3% probability
Steven Stamkos: 36.2% probability
Brandon Hagel: 26.2% probability
Nick Paul: 20.9% probability

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Detroit vs Tampa Bay match-up at Little Caesars Arena.

As always, check out our Best Bets to get betting tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Red Wings vs Lightning: Preview

The match-up between the Red Wings and Lightning at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Monday.

Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Date: Monday 22 January 2024
Time: 11:00am AEDT
Venue: Little Caesars Arena

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our Detroit vs Tampa Bay 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 the latest in predictive analytics 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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