New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/11/2025

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The New Jersey Devils and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to play at the Benchmark International Arena. Both teams are looking for their first win of the NHL regular season. The game will be on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM and can be watched on ESPN+.

The Devils, coached by Sheldon Keefe, are coming off a loss in their first game. They are currently ranked 14th in the Eastern Conference and 8th in the Metropolitan Division. On the other side, the Lightning, led by Jon Cooper, also dropped their opener. They are sitting at 10th in the Eastern Conference and 6th in the Atlantic Division.

Devils vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: New Jersey Devils vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds:
    • New Jersey Devils Puck Line: -1.5 (-217)
    • Tampa Bay Lightning Puck Line: +1.5 (+176)
    • New Jersey Devils MoneyLine: +119
    • Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine: -141
    • Over: 6.0 (-112)
    • Under: 6.0 (-108)

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The away team has shown mixed performance in their recent games. They have scored 3 goals and made 5 assists. Their shots on goal total 22, indicating some offensive pressure.

On the physical side, the team recorded 25 hits and 19 blocks. They have also accumulated 6 penalty minutes. These stats show a balance between offense and defense.

The starting goalie allowed 5 goals while making 27 saves. There have been no shutouts recorded. The goalie will aim to improve their performance in the upcoming game.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The home team’s recent games show they have scored 4 goals and made 8 assists. They have also taken 25 shots on goal. This offensive output will be important in their upcoming game.

Defensively, the team has recorded 40 hits and 18 blocks. They have also spent 22 minutes in penalties. These stats show a physical style of play.

The goalie for the home team has allowed 4 goals while making 29 saves. There have been no shutouts in recent games. The goalie’s performance will be key to the team’s success.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win against the New Jersey Devils with a moneyline of -141. The Devils are the underdog with a moneyline of +119. Based on the current odds and team performances, picking the Lightning to win straight up is recommended, as they have shown stronger stats in goals and assists this season.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.0 with the over at -112 and the under at -108. The teams have combined for a total of 7 goals in recent games. This suggests that the total score may go over 6.0, making the over a viable pick for this game.