How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Lightning Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 7
Published 12:43 pm Monday, January 6, 2025
Tuesday’s contest that pits the Carolina Hurricanes against the Tampa Bay Lightning, which begins at 7:00 PM ET, includes plenty of betting possibilities. Below, we cover the best bets for this matchup, so take a glimpse before making any wagers.
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)
- A total of 16 Carolina games this season have gone over Tuesday’s total of 6.5 goals.
- A total of 16 of Tampa Bay’s games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
- These two teams combine for 7.1 goals per game, 0.5800000000000001 more than the over/under for this contest.
- The 5.6 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.9 less than the total set for this contest.
Bet on the total at BetMGM today!
Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -111
- The Hurricanes have won 61.1% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (22-14).
- In games it has played with moneyline odds of -111 or shorter, Carolina has put together a 22-14 record (winning 61.1% of its games).
- The Hurricanes have a 52.6% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.
Lightning Moneyline: -108
- Tampa Bay has five wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 13 times).
- The Lightning have five wins in games when their moneyline odds are -108 or longer (in 13 such games).
- Tampa Bay’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 51.9% to win this contest.
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).
- Having scored 13 goals and adding 30 assists, Sebastian Aho is a strong contributor for Carolina through 40 games.
- Through 33 games, Seth Jarvis has proven himself as another option for Carolina. He has 29 points (11 goals and 18 assists).
- In the 25 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .901, 29th in the league.
Lightning Points Leaders
- Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov has recorded 37 assists and 17 goals in 35 games, good for 54 points.
- Brayden Point is pivotal for Tampa Bay’s offense with 45 total points (1.2 per game), including 23 goals and 22 assists through 33 contests.
- Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel has 42 points, courtesy of 17 goals (third on team) and 25 assists (second).
- Andrei Vasilevskiy’s record stands at 16-12-1 on the season, allowing 67 goals (2.4 goals against average) and collecting 698 saves 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.
