How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Lightning Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 7
Published 12:43 pm Monday, January 6, 2025
Tuesday’s NHL schedule includes a contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or intend to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and projections in the article 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)
- A total of 16 Carolina games this season have gone over Tuesday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
- So far this season, 16 games Tampa Bay has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
- 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).
- The 5.6 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.9 less than the total set for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -111
- In the 36 times this season the Hurricanes have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 22-14 in those games.
- When it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter, Carolina has put together a 22-14 record (winning 61.1% of its games).
- The Hurricanes’ implied moneyline win probability is 52.6% in this game.
Lightning Moneyline: -108
- Tampa Bay has five wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 13 times).
- When the Lightning’s moneyline odds are -108 or longer, they have won five games out of 13 opportunities.
- Tampa Bay’s implied probability to win is 51.9% based on the moneyline odds.
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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 has totaled 17 goals (0.5 per game) and put up 37 assists (one per game), taking 3.3 shots per game and shooting 14%. That makes him among the leaders for Tampa Bay with 54 total points (1.5 per game).
- Brayden Point is a top contributor for Tampa Bay, with 45 total points this season. He has netted 23 goals and provided 22 assists in 33 contests.
- Brandon Hagel has 17 goals and 25 assists, for a season point total of 42.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy has a 16-12-1 record this season, with a .912 save percentage (15th in the league). In 29 games, he has 698 saves, and has conceded 67 goals (2.4 goals against average).
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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