Devils vs Lightning Prediction NHL Picks 1/27/24
Tampa Bay Lightning (26-18-5) vs New Jersey Devils (24-19-3)
Game Info: Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Amalie Arena)
Betting Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning -152 / New Jersey Devils +123 --- Over/Under: 6.5
The New Jersey Devils need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Tampa Bay Lightning look for a win after winning 7 of their last 8 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction.
New Jersey Devils Betting Preview
The New Jersey Devils recently lost to the Stars and Hurricanes, while beating the Golden Knights. The New Jersey Devils are averaging 3.43 goals per game and are scoring on 25.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Tyler Toffoli leads New Jersey with 20 goals, Jesper Bratt has 31 assists and Jack Hughes has 138 shots on goal. Defensively, the New Jersey Devils are allowing 3.5 goals per game and are killing 77.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Vitek Vanecek has allowed 83 goals on 723 shots faced, while Akira Schmid has given up 41 goals on 383 shots.
New Jersey Devils Player Prop Facts
- Jesper Bratt has scored a goal in four of the Devils' last five games as underdogs.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one point in each of his last 11 appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Jack Hughes has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances against Eastern Conference opponents.
- Dawson Mercer has recorded two hits against the Lightning this season - equal-most against any opponent.
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning are coming off wins over the Flyers and Coyotes. The Tampa Bay Lightning are averaging 3.43 goals per game and are scoring on 30.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Nikita Kucherov leads Tampa Bay with 32 goals, Victor Hedman has 38 assists and Steven Stamkos has 141 shots on goal. Defensively, the Tampa Bay Lightning are allowing 3.29 goals per game and are killing 80.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jonas Johansson has given up 71 goals on 669 shots faced, while Andrei Vasilevskiy has allowed 70 goals on 698 shots.
Tampa Bay Lightning Player Prop Facts
- Brayden Point has scored a goal in four of the Lightning's last five games as home favorites.
- Nikita Kucherov has recorded two or more points in nine of the Lightning's last 10 games as home favorites.
- Nikita Kucherov has recorded at least one assist in each of the Lightning's last six night games.
- Nikita Kucherov ranks 1st in the league for Power Play Points (37) this season.
New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction
The New Jersey Devils have played some of their best hockey on the road this season, so it's worth a look at the plus money, but they enter this contest in rough shape. The Tampa Bay Lightning have played their best consistent hockey over the last two weeks, and they're 16-5-3 at home this season. The Lightning have also won 7 of the last 10 games against the Devils, which includes an overtime win a couple of weeks ago. The price is reasonable. I have to side with the Lightning on their home ice.
The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.
