Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils Prediction NHL Picks 10/22/24

In this article, we will formulate a Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, October 22nd, at the Prudential Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Lightning’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Devils’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tampa Bay

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Jersey

-Recent betting trends in games played between Tampa Bay and New Jersey

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

Devils Look to Bounce Back

The Devils scored five goals in the last game against the Capitals, but the defense gave up six goals, leading to the defeat. The Devils scored two goals in the third quarter to force overtime, but it was still not enough. Nico Hischier scored two goals and added an assist. Jacob Markstrom started goal and he saved 31 of the 37 shots that he faced.

Why the Devils Will Beat the Lightning

• The Lightning have lost seven of their last eight road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The home team has won six of the Lightning’s last seven games.
• The Lightning have failed to cover the puck line in 18 of their last 20 night games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the Devils’ last five games.
• The Lightning have lost the first period in four of their last five night games following a road loss.

Lightning Are on Tired Legs

The Lightning are on tired legs after they were defeated on Monday. The Lightning faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs and they really struggled. The Lightning scored two goals and that led to the three-goal defeat. The goaltending was a major issue, and they are going to need better goaltending here. The Lightning are averaging 4.0 goals while their defense is giving up 2.5 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 7th. 

Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils Prediction

The Lightning are on tired legs and that is going to really hurt them here. The Devils are giving up only 2.5 goals per game and they aren’t going even give up that here. The Devils are going to get the offense out to a fast start and then the defense is going to step up the rest of the game. The Lightning are going to struggle to get even a hard, and the Devils are going to get the job done. Back the Devils on the puck line. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Devils -1.5