Anaheim Ducks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction 1/16/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Anaheim Ducks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 16th at the Amalie Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Ducks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Lightning’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Anaheim

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tampa Bay

-Recent betting trends in games played between Anaheim and Tampa Bay

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Ducks and Lightning. 

Ducks Look to Bounce Back

The Ducks last game wasn’t a good one and they ended up losing 3-0 against the Washington Capitals. The Ducks scored a grand total of zero goals and that led to the defeat. Not only did they not score, they only had 19 shots on goal and they need to find a way to get more scoring chances going here. John Gibson was in goal and saved 22 of the 25 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Carolina Hurricanes, it was a little different, and they were able to secure a 3-2 victory. 

The Ducks are averaging 2.41 goals while their defense is giving up 3.11 goals per game. The offense is ranked 32nd in the league while the defense is ranked 19th. The offense hasn’t been good, but the defense also has not given them a chance in many games. Troy Terry has scored 14 goals and added 19 assists so far this season. John Gibson is expected to start in goal, and he sits with a 7-7-2 record, and he’s giving up 2.90 goals per game. 

Lightning Look to Bounce Back

Two games ago the Lightning faced off against the Pittsburgh Penguins and they ended up securing 5-2. In the last game against the Boston Bruins though, the offense scored only two goals, while the defense gave up six goals, and that led to the defeat. One of the only bright spots for the offense was Victor Hedman who put up one goal and one assist. Andrei Vasiievskiy was in goal and he had some major issues saving only 18 of the 22 shots that he faced. 

The Lightning are averaging 3.65 goals while their defense is giving up 2.81 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 11th. Nikita Kucherov has been the top offensive player putting up 20 goals and adding 43 assists so far this season. Vasilevsky is expected to start in goal and he currently sits with an 18-13-2 record and he is giving up 2.33 goals per game. The Lightning will meet the Red Wings after this game.

Why the Lightning Will Beat the Ducks

• The home team has won seven of the Lightning’s last eight games.
• The Ducks have lost each of their last four night games at Amalie Arena.
• The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Ducks’ last six games.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four games at Amalie Arena.
• The home team has won the third period in each of the last four games between the Ducks and Lightning.

Anaheim Ducks vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction

There is plenty of value with the Lightning, even at this number. The Lightning have the top offense in all of college basketball while the Ducks offense is ranked last. They are averaging 2.41 goals per game and that type of offensive production isn’t going to be anywhere close to good enough to come out on top. The Lightning are going to end up cruising here. Back the Lightning on the puck line.