Winnipeg Jets vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

The Jets and Lightning are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lightning will host the game at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Lightning are favored by -1.5 vs. the Jets.

WINNIPEG JETS VS TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING BETTING PICK

The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5

This game will be played at Amalie Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.

WHY BET THE TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING:

• Based on our analysis, we foresee the Lightning winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
• Take the Lightning on the moneyline
• The Lightning should also cover at -1.5

Will Winnipeg Come Through as Road Underdogs?

With a 7-4 win over the Lightning, the Jets improved to 15-1-0 this season. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.

The Jets fell behind 2-0 in the first period before rallying to score seven unanswered goals. Seven different players found the net for Winnipeg, with two of their goals coming with an empty net.

Winnipeg’s offense came alive in their 7-4 win over Tampa Bay, taking 34 shots on goal and scoring twice on empty nets. The Jets had 7 different players score, with Alex Iafallo netting his 1st goal of the season on a power play in the 3rd period.

Vladislav Namestnikov opened the scoring for Winnipeg with his 3rd goal of the season. Nikolaj Ehlers added his 9th goal on an empty net, while Cole Perfetti chipped in with his 4th, also on an empty net. The Jets recorded 10 assists in the game.

Winnipeg’s defense gave up the first two goals of the game and another at the 6:51 mark in the third period, which tied the game at 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with a save percentage of 86.7%. Defensively, the Jets finished with 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Will Tampa Bay Find a Way to Win at Home?

Tampa Bay fell to 7-6-1 after a 7-4 road loss to the Jets. The Lightning led 2-0 in the first period, but Winnipeg responded with seven of the game’s final nine goals. Tampa Bay entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the 6.5 line.

Four different Lightning players scored in the game. They held a 4-3 lead until the Jets tied it early in the third period. Winnipeg then added two empty-net goals to seal the win.

Brandon Hagel got the Lightning on the board with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, while Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th in the third period.

Tampa Bay fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. The team finished with 4 assists.

Tampa Bay’s defense struggled late, allowing four goals in the 3rd period, including two empty-netters, leading to a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage. Defensively, the Lightning recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.