Searching for best bets for the upcoming game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Anaheim Ducks on Sunday at 8:00 PM ET? You’ve found the right spot. In the article below, we offer our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions for this matchup.

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Lightning vs. Ducks Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• A total of 16 Tampa Bay games this season have gone over Sunday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• This season, 11 of Anaheim’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Lightning score 3.78 goals per game, compared to the Ducks’ average of 2.5, adding up to 0.2 fewer goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• These two teams allow a combined 5.8 goals per game, 0.7 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -195

• In the 23 times this season the Lightning have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 15-8 in those games.
• Tampa Bay is 3-3 when it has played with moneyline odds of -195 or shorter (50.0% win percentage).
• Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Lightning have an implied probability of 66.1% to win.

Ducks Moneyline: +162

• In 34 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Anaheim has pulled off the upset 13 times.
• When the Ducks’ moneyline odds are +162 or longer, they have won seven games in 21 opportunities.
• Anaheim’s implied probability to win is 38.2% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Anaheim 3

Lightning Points Leaders

• Nikita Kucherov has been important to Tampa Bay’s offense this season, registering 53 points in 34 games.
• Brayden Point has 44 points (23 goals, 21 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• Tampa Bay’s scoring effort is aided by Brandon Hagel’s 44 points. He’s contributed 25 assists.
• Andrei Vasilevskiy (16-12-1) has a 2.4 goals against average and a save percentage of .912 for Tampa Bay.

Ducks Points Leaders

• Troy Terry is among the top options on offense for Anaheim, with 31 points this season. He has recorded 13 goals and 18 assists in 38 games.
• Ryan Strome has made a big impact for Anaheim this season with 21 points, thanks to seven goals and 14 assists.
• Anaheim’s Frank Vatrano has 20 points (nine goals, 11 assists) this season.
• Lukas Dostal has a record of 10-11-3 in 24 games this season, conceding 65 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 688 saves and a .914 save percentage, 11th in the league.

Lightning’s Schedule

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Tampa Bay vs. Anaheim Game Info

• Date: Sunday, January 5, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Anaheim, California
• Venue: Honda Center

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