NHL: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils 4/16/2018
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The Tampa Bay Lightning are solid 62.7 percent favorites over the New Jersey Devils. The Lightning are favored despite being projected for 33 shots on goal vs 34 shots for the Devils. The Lightning goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.7% compared to the Devils goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.1%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Andrey Vasilevskiy 31, Keith Kinkaid 29 SHOTS: Nikita Kucherov 3.3, Taylor Hall 3.3 GOALS: Nikita Kucherov 0.59, Taylor Hall 0.46 PTS: Nikita Kucherov has a 60% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Taylor Hall has a 48% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Tampa Bay Lightning
| Tampa Bay Lightning | RECORD | New Jersey Devils | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record on the Road | 25-16, 61% 495 | Record at Home | 23-18, 56% 151 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| VS New Jersey Devils | 2-3, 40% -214 | VS Tampa Bay Lightning | 3-2, 60% 269 | New Jersey Devils |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 32-17, 65% 688 | vs Team .500 or Better | 22-28, 44% 55 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| Record as Road Favorite | 18-11, 62% 247 | Record as Home Underdog | 7-8, 47% -15 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 50-21, 70% -4756 | After 1 or More Days Off | 36-32, 53% -1738 | New Jersey Devils |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Tampa Bay Lightning | RECORD | New Jersey Devils | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record on the Road | 2-3, 40% -168 | Record at Home | 5-1, 83% 277 | New Jersey Devils |
| VS New Jersey Devils | 2-1, 67% -14 | VS Tampa Bay Lightning | 1-2, 33% -82 | Tampa Bay Lightning |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 5-6, 45% -343 | vs Team .500 or Better | 5-6, 45% 14 | New Jersey Devils |
| Record as Road Favorite | 2-2, 50% -68 | Record as Home Underdog | 2-1, 67% 120 | New Jersey Devils |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 6-5, 55% -807 | After 1 or More Days Off | 6-5, 55% -229 | New Jersey Devils |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Tampa Bay Lightning | RECORD | New Jersey Devils | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 25-15, 62% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 24-19, 56% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-2, 60% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 6-2, 75% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-21, 43% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 14-16, 47% Over | UNDER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 38-15, 72% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 33-25, 57% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 25-16, 61% -912 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 19-22, 46% -278 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 2-3, 40% -182 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 2-4, 33% -180
MONEY LINE - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 22-19, 54% -148 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 22-19, 54% +-131 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 2-3, 40% -168 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 4-2, 67% +59
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 24-15, 62% + 684 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 15-15, 50% -135 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Tampa Bay Lightning Road Games: 3-2, 60% + 73 New Jersey Devils Home Games: 0-2, 0% -200
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