How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Lightning Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 7
Published 12:36 pm Monday, January 6, 2025
Prior to the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET in Tuesday’s game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re looking to make a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.
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Hurricanes vs. Lightning Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)
- This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s over/under of 6 goals 24 times.
- In Tampa Bay’s 37 games this season, 21 have finished with more goals than Tuesday’s total of 6.
- These two teams combine for 7.1 goals per game, 1.08 more than the over/under for this contest.
- These two teams allow a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 less than this one’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -116
- The Hurricanes have gone 22-14 this season when favored on the moneyline.
- Carolina is 22-14 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -116 or shorter (61.1% win percentage).
- The Hurricanes have a 53.7% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.
Lightning Moneyline: -104
- Tampa Bay has five wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 13 times).
- The Lightning have four victories in games with moneyline odds of -104 or longer (in 11 chances).
- Tampa Bay has a 51.0% implied probability to win this matchup.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Carolina 2
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- With 15 goals and 32 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s top contributors (47 points).
- Having scored 13 goals and adding 30 assists, Sebastian Aho is a top contributor for Carolina through 40 games.
- Through 33 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as a scoring option for Carolina. He has 29 points (11 goals and 18 assists).
- Across 25 games played, Pyotr Kochetkov has a goaltending record of 15-8-1. During those games, he’s allowed 61 goals while recording 556 saves.
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 has made a major impact for Tampa Bay this season with 45 points, thanks to 23 goals and 22 assists.
- Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel has 42 points (17 goals, 25 assists) this season.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy’s record stands at 16-12-1 on the season, giving up 67 goals (2.4 goals against average) and amassing 698 saves 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 | -116 |
| 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 | -104 |
| 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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