NHL Betting Preview - New Jersey Devils Underdogs vs Tampa Bay Lightning at Tampa Bay

New Jersey Devils

vs

Tampa Bay Lightning
Thursday, April 09, 2015 7:30 PM ET
St. Pete Times Forum

The visiting New Jersey Devils hope for a solid performance on Thursday as they look to steal a win at Tampa Bay Times Forum against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line

If you're going with the Tampa Bay Lightning in this one, they were listed as moneyline favoritess of -257 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Thursday's contest. The over-under total was at 5 earlier at Sportsbook.

Computer Prediction: New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Pick

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Lightning to win this game 3.2-1.9. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Lightning bring a 48-24-8 record to the battle against the 32-35-13 Devils. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Tampa Bay go 42-37-1 so far and the Devils go 24-45-11. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs New Jersey injuries news.

According to new NHL Power Rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 2-ranked Tampa Bay Lightning and the No. 27-rated New Jersey Devils in this matchup.

How New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Stats Match Up

The game also pits Tampa Bay's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 3.19 goals per game, against a Devils defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.61 goals allowed. The Lightning power play is averaging 18.32% while the Devils defense kills off 81.32% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, New Jersey was a 4-2 loser at home against the Rangers. Bettors on New York at -155 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 4-0 Sportsbook on the road against the Panthers. Bettors on Tampa Bay at -104 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Odds Trends

New Jersey is 1-8 SU in its last 9 games
New Jersey is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
New Jersey is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New Jersey's last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay's last 5 games
Tampa Bay is 19-4 SU in its last 23 games at home
Tampa Bay is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing New Jersey

Next Betting Matchups

New Jersey at Florida, Saturday, April 11th
Tampa Bay home to Boston, Saturday, April 11th

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