Devils vs. Lightning Free Pick
TAMPA, FL (The Spread) – The Devils will look to continue their success against the Lightning when the two teams clash tonight at 7:00PM ET.
ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Lightning as –117 money line favorites over the Devils, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5.5 goals. New Jersey enters the day with a 14-13-1 overall record and is 8-8 on the road, while Tampa Bay is 12-15-2 overall and 7-4-0 at home.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Lightning opened as –114 money line favorites and now, depending on what book you view, they’re anywhere between –115 and –120. The Devils opened at +103 and are now anywhere between –105 and +108. The over/under total opened at 5.5 goals and that’s where it remains.
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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the 1,500-plus wagers placed on tonight’s game, 54% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Lighting. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.
NHL FREE PICK: Take New Jersey. According to latest NHL trends, the Devils are 7-1 in their last eight trips to Tampa Bay and 19-7 in their last 26 games versus the Lightning. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, is 1-6 in its last seven games overall and 1-6 in its last seven games playing on one day of rest. The Lightning are also 1-4 in their last five games versus the Atlantic and 1-4 in their last five games as a favorite.
MONDAY NHL FREE PICK: NEW JERSEY DEVILS +108
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