The New Jersey Devils (25-15-4) are set to face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning (22-15-2) at the Prudential Center in what promises to be a compelling Eastern Conference matchup this Saturday night.
Both teams enter the contest riding impressive stretches, with the Devils sitting second in the Metropolitan Division while the Lightning have won their last two games to secure third place in the Atlantic.
The Lightning's high-powered offense, averaging 3.69 goals per game and led by the dynamic duo of Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, will test the Devils' stalwart defense that has allowed just 2.55 goals per game this season.
New Jersey's defensive pairing of Johnathan Kovacevic and Jonas Seigenthaler has been particularly impressive, combining for 12.1 defensive point shares, while netminder Jacob Markstrom has posted a solid .911 save percentage.
The clash presents an intriguing battle between Tampa Bay's explosive scoring capability and New Jersey's defensive prowess, with both teams looking to strengthen their playoff positioning.
As these Eastern Conference rivals prepare to face off, hockey fans will be watching closely to see whether the Lightning's offensive firepower or the Devils' defensive excellence will prevail in this crucial regular-season matchup.
New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning: who will win?
For tonight's New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning matchup, our predictive model gives the Lightning a 60.33% chance of defeating the Devils.
Tampa Bay Lightning: 60.33% win probability
- Superior offensive efficiency (144 goals scored in 39 games)
- Strong defensive record (108 goals against, among best in conference)
- Better goal differential (+36, compared to Devils' +27)
New Jersey Devils: 39.67% win probability
- Recent poor form (LWLLL in last 5 games)
- Lower scoring efficiency (139 goals in 44 games vs Lightning's 144 in 39)
- Inconsistent home performance (25-15-4 overall record)
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New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning odds
| New Jersey Devils | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -145 (via Caesars Sportsbook) | +125 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The New Jersey Devils have won 25 out of 44 matches this season.
- 2The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 22 out of 39 matches this season.
- 3With 54 points, the New Jersey Devils holds the 4th position in the league standings.
- 4Tampa Bay Lightning's 46 points place them 6th in the rankings.
New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning form
New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning head to head
New Jersey Devils
17%
Tampa Bay Lightning
83%
Nov 17, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
4 : 0
New Jersey Devils
Oct 22, 2024
New Jersey Devils
5 : 8
Tampa Bay Lightning
Feb 25, 2024
New Jersey Devils
1 : 4
Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 28, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
6 : 3
New Jersey Devils
Jan 12, 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
4 : 3
New Jersey Devils
Mar 19, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning
2 : 5
New Jersey Devils
