Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction 2/8/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 8th at Little Caesars Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Lightning’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Red Wings’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tampa Bay

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit

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

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

Lightning Dominated the Last Game

In the last game, the Lightning faced off against the Ottawa Senators, and they were able to secure a 5-1 victory. The Lightning scored one goal in each of the first two periods, and then in the third period, they scored three goals to pull away. Brayden Point had a huge game putting up one goal and adding two assists. Andrei Vasilevskiy was in goal and he was impressive saving 27 of the 28 shots that he faced. After this game, the Lightning will continue their road trip against the Montreal Canadiens. 

The Lightning are averaging 3.94 goals while their defense is giving up 2.75 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 10th. This is a team that has a high shooting percentage that comes in at 11.87 percent which is 3rd best in the league. Nikita Kucherov has scored 25 goals and added 24 assists so far this season. There are four different players that have put up at least 52 points. 

Red Wings are Heating up

Don’t look now but the Red Wings are heating up and they have won seven games in a row. Not all the games have been exactly dominant but they have been winning, and that’s all that matters for them. In the last game, the Red Wings faced off against the Seattle Kraken and it took a shootout to secure the 5-4 victory. Cam Talbot was in goal and saved 23 of the 27 shots that he faced. Although it wasn’t his best game they have leaned on him a lot this season. Two games ago against the Vancouver Canucks it also took overtime, but they were able to secure the 3-2 victory. 

The Red Wings are averaging 2.85 goals while their defense is giving up 3.056 goals per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while the defense is ranked 20th. Although the stats might not exactly jump off the page, at least as of late this team had done a good job of finding ways to win games late. Lucas Raymond has been the top player scoring 21 goals and adding 37 assist so far this season. 

Why the Red Wings Will Beat the Lightning

• The Red Wings have won eight of their last nine games at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Lightning have lost seven of their last eight road games against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Red Wings have covered the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games against the Lightning at Little Caesars Arena.
• The Lightning have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Lightning have lost the second period in four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents when tied after the first period.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction

On paper, the stats look like they should favor the Lightning, but there is just something about this Red Wings team as of late and closing out the games. The Red Wings goaltending hasn’t been the best, but the offense has made up for it, using scoring from anyone and everyone. This a team that can play all four of its lines and have success with such. The Lightning might score a couple of goals, but the Red Wings will score a couple of more, and they will come out on top. Back Detroit on the money line.