Devils vs. Lightning Prediction & Picks - November 16

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The New Jersey Devils (12-6-2) will aim to extend a four-game road win streak when they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (8-6-1) on Saturday, November 16 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to bring home the win in Saturday's hockey contest.

In the past 10 contests, the Lightning have gone 5-4-1. They have totaled 35 goals, while their opponents have scored 25. They have gone on the power play 26 times during that span, and have capitalized with six goals (23.1% of opportunities).

Devils vs. Lightning Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Lightning 4, Devils 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-107)
  • Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Lightning (+1.5)

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Devils Splits and Trends

  • The Devils (12-6-2 overall) have a 1-2-3 record in contests that have required overtime.
  • New Jersey has four points (1-1-2) in the four games it has played that were decided by one goal.
  • New Jersey has lost both games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Devils are 12-2-2 in the 16 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 26 points).
  • In the eight games when New Jersey has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 5-2-1 to register 11 points.
  • When it has outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 9-3-1 (19 points).
  • The Devils have been outshot by opponents seven times, and went 3-3-1 (seven points).

Lightning Splits and Trends

  • The Lightning have a 1-1-2 record in overtime games this season and an 8-6-1 overall record.
  • In the four games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up four points.
  • This season the Lightning recorded just one goal in one game and they lost in overtime.
  • Tampa Bay failed to win all three games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
  • The Lightning have earned 16 points in their 11 games with three or more goals scored.
  • Tampa Bay has scored a lone power-play goal in three games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
  • When it outshoots its opponent this season, Tampa Bay has posted a record of 4-4-0 (eight points).
  • The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in five games, going 3-1-1 to record seven points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Devils Rank Devils AVG Lightning AVG Lightning Rank
6th 3.6 Goals Scored 3.53 7th
5th 2.6 Goals Allowed 3 11th
13th 30.1 Shots 27 25th
7th 27.7 Shots Allowed 28.1 11th
4th 30.51% Power Play % 18.75% 18th
5th 85.45% Penalty Kill % 77.55% 21st

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