New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction NHL Picks 11/16/24

In this article, we will formulate a New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, November 16th at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

New Jersey Devils Betting Preview

The New Jersey Devils are 12-6-2 this season after they defeated Florida by a score of 6-2 in their last game. New Jersey scored two goals in all three periods and they were able to cruise to the win in the third. The Devils outshot Florida by a total of 29-27, won 61.1% of the face-offs, and went 3-5 on the power play in the game. New Jersey got goals from Bratt (3), Mercer, and Noesen (2), while Allen stopped 25 out of 27 shots in the win.

Prior to that game, the Devils defeated Florida again by a score of 4-1 but did lose to San Jose before that. New Jersey has scored 3.60 goals per game and they have allowed 2.60 goals against per game, while also going 30.5% on the power play and 85.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jesper Bratt has led New Jersey with eight goals, 16 assists, and 59 shots on goal, while Jacob Markstrom is 8-4-1 with a 2.54 goals against average and a .908 save percentage. 

Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning are 8-6-1 this year after they defeated Winnipeg by a score of 4-1 in their last game. Tampa Bay scored the first three goals in the game and picked up the relatively easy win. The Lightning outshot Winnipeg by a total of 29-24, won 56.9% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Tampa Bay got goals from Cirelli, Guentzel (2), and Hagel, while Vasilevskiy stopped 23 out of 24 shots in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Lightning lost four games in a row against Philadelphia, St. Louis, Winnipeg, and Minnesota. Tampa Bay has scored 3.53 goals per game and they have allowed 3.00 goals against per game, while also going 18.8% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Nikita Kucherov has led TB with 11 goals, 13 assists, and 59 shots on goal, while Andrei Vasilevskiy is 7-5-1 with a 2.43 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage. 

Why the Devils will beat the Lightning 

• The Devils have won each of their last seven games against the Lightning following a road win.
• The Lightning have lost seven of their last eight games as underdogs following a home win.
• The Lightning have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four night games at Amalie Arena following a home win.
• The Devils have covered the puck line in four of their last five games against the Lightning at Amalie Arena.
• The Lightning have lost the third period in four of their last five games as home underdogs following a home win.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Lightning’s last six home games against the Devils following a home win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Seven of the Devils’ last eight night games at Amalie Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Lightning’s last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Devils’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Facts

• Nikita Kucherov has recorded at least one assist in each of the Lightning’s last 10 games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.
• Brayden Point has scored a goal in each of the Lightning’s last five games as underdogs.
• Nikita Kucherov has recorded at least one point in each of the Lightning’s last 17 games as underdogs.

New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts

• Jesper Bratt has scored at least one goal in each of the Devils’ last three games at Amalie Arena.
• Jesper Bratt has recorded at least one point in each of the Devils’ last 11 Saturday games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Dougie Hamilton has recorded at least one assist in each of the Devils’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.

New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction 

Tampa Bay was able to snap their losing streak with a huge win over Winnipeg in their last game, while New Jersey just swept a back-to-back against Florida. The Lightning are 5-1-1 at home this year, while the Devils are 8-3-0 on the road. Tampa Bay has been up and down to start the season, but giving Winnipeg their second loss of the year was a big deal. New Jersey has won five of their last six games and they are allowing just 2.60 goals against per game this season. The Devils are red hot right now and I can’t go against them.