How to Pick the Devils vs. Lightning Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 22

Published 12:39 am Tuesday, October 22, 2024

On Tuesday, October 22 at 6:45 PM ET, the New Jersey Devils are slated to go up against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Prudential Center. For best bets, picks, and projections for this game, continue reading.

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Devils vs. Lightning Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • New Jersey and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under of 6.5 goals just twice this season.
  • In Tampa Bay’s five games this season, three have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 6.5.
  • These two teams combine for 7.0 goals per game, 0.4800000000000004 more than the over/under for this contest.
  • This game’s over/under is one more than the 5.5 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Devils Moneyline: -161

  • The Devils are 5-2 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
  • New Jersey has had moneyline odds of -161 or shorter in only one game this season, and lost.
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Devils’ implied win probability is 61.7%.

Lightning Moneyline: +136

  • Tampa Bay has pulled off an upset victory one time when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in two games as the underdog).
  • The Lightning have moneyline odds of +136 or longer for the first time.
  • Tampa Bay’s implied probability to win this game is 42.4% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
New Jersey 4, Tampa Bay 3

Devils Points Leaders

  • With two goals and six assists this season, Stefan Noesen is one of New Jersey’s top contributors (eight points).
  • With five goals and three assists, Nico Hischier is one of the top contributors for New Jersey with his eight points (one per game).
  • On 23 shots (for one goal) and six assists, Jesper Bratt has created seven points this season.
  • Jacob Markstrom (3-2-1) has a 3.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .902 for New Jersey.

Lightning Points Leaders

  • Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov has totaled three assists and seven goals in five games, good for 10 points.
  • Tampa Bay’s Victor Hedman has racked up six total points (1.2 per game), with zero goals and six assists.
  • Jake Guentzel has one goal and four assists for New Jersey.
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy’s record stands at 3-2-0 on the season, giving up 14 goals (3.1 goals against average) and compiling 101 saves with an .878 save percentage (44th in the league).

Devils’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/15/2024 Hurricanes L 4-2 Away +138
10/17/2024 Senators W 3-1 Away -139
10/19/2024 Capitals L 6-5 Home -180
10/22/2024 Lightning Home -161
10/24/2024 Red Wings Away
10/25/2024 Islanders Home
10/27/2024 Ducks Home

Lightning’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/17/2024 Golden Knights W 4-3 Home -152
10/19/2024 Senators L 5-4 Away -133
10/21/2024 Maple Leafs L 5-2 Away +116
10/22/2024 Devils Away +136
10/24/2024 Wild Home
10/26/2024 Capitals Home
10/28/2024 Predators Home

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New Jersey vs. Tampa Bay Game Info

  • Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
  • Time: 6:45 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Newark, New Jersey
  • Venue: Prudential Center

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