How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Lightning Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 7
Published 12:39 pm Monday, January 6, 2025
For the upcoming battle between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with our picks and predictions, in the piece below.
Watch the NHL, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.
Hurricanes vs. Lightning Picks
Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.
Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)
- Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Tuesday’s total (6.5 goals) 16 times this season.
- A total of 16 of Tampa Bay’s games have ended with over 6.5 goals this season.
- The Hurricanes score 3.38 goals per game, compared to the Lightning’s average of 3.7, adding up to 0.6 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
- The 5.6 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.9 less than the over/under set for this contest.
Bet on the total at BetMGM today!
Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -111
- The Hurricanes have been victorious in 22 of their 36 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (61.1%).
- When playing with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter, Carolina is 22-14 (winning 61.1% of the time).
- Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 52.6% to win.
Lightning Moneyline: -108
- In Tampa Bay’s 13 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has five wins.
- The Lightning have five wins in games when their moneyline odds are -108 or longer (in 13 such games).
- Tampa Bay’s implied probability to win this matchup is 51.9% based on the moneyline.
Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!
Score Prediction
Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Carolina 2
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- With 15 goals and 32 assists this season, Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors (47 points).
- Sebastian Aho has 13 goals and 30 assists for Carolina to compile 43 total points (1.1 per game).
- Through 33 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as a scoring option for Carolina. He has 29 points (11 goals and 18 assists).
- As Carolina’s top goalie, Pyotr Kochetkov has recorded 15 wins and 8 losses this season while giving up 61 goals with 556 saves.
Lightning Points Leaders
- Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov has collected 37 assists and 17 goals in 35 games, good for 54 points.
- Brayden Point is a top contributor for Tampa Bay, with 45 total points this season. He has netted 23 goals and provided 22 assists in 33 contests.
- Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel has 42 points, courtesy of 17 goals (third on team) and 25 assists (second).
- Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy is 16-12-1 this season, amassing 698 saves and allowing 67 goals (2.4 goals against average) with a .912 save percentage (15th in the league).
Hurricanes’ Schedule
Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Panthers | W 3-1 | Away | +105 |
| 1/4/2025 | Wild | L 4-0 | Home | -225 |
| 1/5/2025 | Penguins | W 4-3 | Home | -215 |
| 1/7/2025 | Lightning | – | Away | -111 |
| 1/9/2025 | Maple Leafs | – | Home | – |
| 1/10/2025 | Canucks | – | Home | – |
| 1/12/2025 | Ducks | – | Home | – |
Lightning’s Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2/2025 | Sharks | L 2-1 | Away | -280 |
| 1/4/2025 | Kings | L 2-1 | Away | +105 |
| 1/5/2025 | Ducks | L 4-1 | Away | -179 |
| 1/7/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Home | -108 |
| 1/9/2025 | Bruins | – | Home | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Devils | – | Away | – |
| 1/12/2025 | Penguins | – | Away | – |
Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.
Carolina vs. Tampa Bay Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: FDSSUN
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Tampa, Florida
- Venue: Amalie Arena
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.
