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Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Amalie Arena — Tampa, FL

Article updated Jan 7, 8:20 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in an anticipated matchup, with both teams aiming to build on their successful seasons. The Hurricanes currently

Game outlook

The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in an anticipated matchup, with both teams aiming to build on their successful seasons. The Hurricanes currently hold a record of 9-2, placing them in third in the Metropolitan Division, while the Lightning stand at 7-3, securing the fourth spot in the Atlantic Division. However, the Lightning have faced a recent losing streak of four games. As the betting favorite with odds of -115, the Hurricanes are expected to secure a victory. Be sure to check out our Hurricanes vs Lightning prediction for more insights, and take advantage of the best betting offers from a variety of top sportsbook promos.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Hurricanes -115 | Lightning -104

Spread: Hurricanes -1.5 (+215) | Lightning +1.5 (-260)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Carolina will win straight-up is 53%.

Carolina Hurricanes

The Carolina Hurricanes are currently having a successful season, with their offense playing a key role in their performance. Led by players like Martin Necas and Sebastian Aho, the team has been able to score an average of 3.38 goals per game. In addition to the top line's contributions, other players such as Seth Jarvis, Andrei Svechnikov, and Jack Roslovic have also made significant offensive contributions. The defense has also played a critical role, with players like Shayne Gostisbehere and Dmitry Orlov adding to the team's offensive capabilities. The Hurricanes have been particularly strong defensively lately, allowing only 2.80 goals per game and showcasing strong performances from players like Dmitry Orlov and Jaccob Slavin. Goaltender Pyotr Kotchetkov has also been a key factor in the team's success, with a .901 save percentage and a 2.48 goals-against average. The team's current power ranking is 14, with rankings of 8 in offense, 11 in defense, and a season record of 24-14-2. For those interested in betting on NHL games, the Carolina Hurricanes may be a team worth considering.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Analysis

The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently having a successful season, with their offense leading the way by scoring an average of 3.70 goals per game. Top players Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point have been key contributors, along with Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli, and Jake Guentzel. Defensemen Victor Hedman and Darren Raddysh have also made significant contributions. On the defensive side, the team is allowing only 2.81 goals per game, with players like Ryan McDonagh, Victor Hedman, JJ Moser, and Erik Cernak leading the way. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has been solid with a .913 save percentage and a 2.37 goals-against average. Despite their success, the team's power ranking is 2 and they have an overall record of 20-15-2. It is worth noting that the Carolina Hurricanes have had recent success against the Lightning, going 2-1-0 in their last three matchups.

NHL Fans Excited for Showdown Between Lightning and Hurricanes

This highly anticipated match-up between two top NHL teams is poised to be an exciting display of skill and strategy. The Tampa Bay Lightning will be looking to defend their home ice, while the Carolina Hurricanes are determined to assert their dominance on both offense and defense. With a scoring average of 3.38 goals per game, the Hurricanes boast a formidable forward unit led by Sebastian Aho and Martin Necas, capable of creating ample scoring opportunities. Conversely, with a defensive record of only allowing 2.80 goals per game, the Hurricanes are expected to stifle the Lightning's offense with a solid defensive lineup spearheaded by Dmitry Orlov and Jaccob Slavin. Ultimately, the Hurricanes are favored to emerge victorious with a strong showing on the road. It is advisable to consider betting on the Hurricanes money line as the home favorites.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Hurricanes vs Lightning archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Hurricanes vs Lightning matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Carolina Hurricanes-115 → -115Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Lightning+100 → -105Moved
  • Spread · Carolina Hurricanes-1.5 (+213) → -1.5 (+220)Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Lightning+1.5 (-255) → +1.5 (-265)Moved
  • Total · Over6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6 (-110) → 6 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Carolina Hurricanes
9-2 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Tampa Bay Lightning
7-3 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-5-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-07T13:20:16.874Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Tampa Bay Lightning defeated Carolina Hurricanes 3-2

Tampa Bay Lightning defeated Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on January 7, 2025, a 1-goal decision in the series. Tampa Bay Lightning's strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (+220) spread, Tampa Bay Lightning covered, while the 5 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JtgarciaMoneyline · Tampa Bay Lightning +100Win
  • BjenkinsMoneyline · Carolina Hurricanes -115Loss