How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Lightning Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 7
Published 12:39 pm Monday, January 6, 2025
There are plenty of betting possibilities to take into account for the upcoming matchup that has the Carolina Hurricanes clashing with the Tampa Bay Lightning at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 7. To get you prepared to make a bet or build a parlay, take a look at our best bets and predictions below.
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Hurricanes vs. Lightning Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)
- Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under (6.5 goals) 16 times this season.
- In Tampa Bay’s 37 games this season, 16 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s over/under of 6.5.
- The total for this game (6.5) is 0.6 less than the combined scoring averages for the Hurricanes (3.38) and Lightning (3.7).
- These two teams give up a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.9 less than this one’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -111
- The Hurricanes have gone 22-14 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- When it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter, Carolina has compiled a 22-14 record (winning 61.1% of its games).
- The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 52.6% in this contest.
Lightning Moneyline: -108
- Tampa Bay has secured an upset victory five times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 13 games as the underdog).
- The Lightning have won five games with moneyline odds of -108 or longer (in 13 such games).
- Tampa Bay has a 51.9% implied probability to win this matchup.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Carolina 2
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 47 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 15.5%.
- Sebastian Aho has 43 points (13 goals, 30 assists) to add to the team’s offensive efforts.
- With 29 points through 33 games (11 goals and 18 assists), Seth Jarvis has been an important part of Carolina’s offensive efforts this season.
- In the 25 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .901, 29th in the league.
Lightning Points Leaders
- Nikita Kucherov is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 54 points (1.5 per game). He has recorded 17 goals and 37 assists in 35 games (playing 19:56 per game).
- Brayden Point’s 45 points this season, including 23 goals and 22 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Tampa Bay.
- Brandon Hagel has 17 goals and 25 assists for Carolina.
- Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy is 16-12-1 this season, collecting 698 saves and permitting 67 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .912 save percentage (15th in the league).
Hurricanes’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Panthers | W 3-1 | Away | +105 |
| 1/4/2025 | Wild | L 4-0 | Home | -225 |
| 1/5/2025 | Penguins | W 4-3 | Home | -215 |
| 1/7/2025 | Lightning | – | Away | -111 |
| 1/9/2025 | Maple Leafs | – | Home | – |
| 1/10/2025 | Canucks | – | Home | – |
| 1/12/2025 | Ducks | – | Home | – |
Lightning’s Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Away | -280 |
| 1/4/2025 | Kings | L 2-1 | Away | +105 |
| 1/5/2025 | Ducks | L 4-1 | Away | -179 |
| 1/7/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Home | -108 |
| 1/9/2025 | Bruins | – | Home | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Devils | – | Away | – |
| 1/12/2025 | Penguins | – | Away | – |
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Carolina vs. Tampa Bay Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: FDSSUN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Amalie Arena
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