New Jersey Devils (29-24-4) vs Tampa Bay Lightning (31-23-5)
Game Info: Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 1:00 pm (Prudential Center)
Betting Odds: New Jersey Devils -128 / Tampa Bay Lightning +104 --- Over/Under: 6.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
The Tampa Bay Lightning and New Jersey Devils face off on Sunday in an NHL showdown at the Prudential Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Lightning vs Devils prediction.
Lightning Coming off a Big Win
The Lightning faced off against the New York Islanders and the offense scored four goals on the way to the victory. At the end of the first period they were up 2-0, and they never looked back on the way to the win. Victor Hedman had a strong game finishing with three assists. Andrei Vasilevsky also stopped 32 of the 34 shots that he faced. The Lightning are averaging 3.38 goals while their defense is giving up 3.41 goals per game. The offense is ranked 7th in the league while the defense is ranked 25th. Nikita Kucherov has scored 36 goals and added 59 assists so far this season. The Lightning will meet the Flyers after this one.
Devils Pick up Saturday Win
The Devils on Saturday faced off against the Montreal Canadiens and they were able to secure the 4-3 victory. The Devils scored two goals in the third period and that was the difference. Timo Meier had a strong game putting up one goal and one assist. The Devils are averaging 3.33 goals while their defense is giving up 3.47 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th and they are going to need the offense to run up the score here early. Jesper Bratt has scored 21 goals and added 58 assists. The Devils will face the Sharks and Ducks after this game.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has scored at least one goal in each of the Devils' last three games against the Lightning.
- Nico Hischier has recorded at least one point in each of his last 13 appearances in day games at Prudential Center.
- Jack Hughes has recorded an assist in each of the Devils' last four home games against the Lightning.
- Ondrej Palat has recorded two points against the Lightning this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Facts
- Brandon Hagel has scored at least one goal in six of the Lightning's last seven games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Brandon Hagel has recorded at least one point in each of the Lightning's last 12 games against opponents who are playing on the second leg of a back-to-back.
- Nikita Kucherov has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Lightning's last eight games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Nikita Kucherov ranks 1st in the league for Points (98) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The New Jersey Devils rank 26th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.47).
- The New Jersey Devils rank 1st in the league for Period 3 goals scored per game this season (1.32).
- The Tampa Bay Lightning rank 1st in the league in power play percentage this season (29.78%).
- The Tampa Bay Lightning rank 7th in the league for goals per game this season (3.39).
Lightning vs Devils Betting Prediction
I really trust both of these offenses. The Lightning are averaging 3.38 goals while the Devils are averaging 3.33 goals per game. The Lightning’s defense is giving up 3.41 goals and they are going to really struggle in this game to defend. Both offenses are going to have no issue running up the score, and that will be the difference, as this game is going to go over the total. Back the over to cash.
Shane’s Pick Over
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
