Tampa Bay Lightning vs New Jersey Devils Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/11

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The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the New Jersey Devils in an NHL regular-season game. This game will be held at the Prudential Center on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Lightning, led by head coach Jon Cooper, hold a record of 17-11-2. They are ranked second in the Eastern Atlantic Division. On the other side, the Devils, coached by Sheldon Keefe, have a record of 17-12-1. They stand at sixth place in the Eastern Metropolitan Division.

Lightning vs Devils Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. New Jersey Devils
  • Venue: Prudential Center
  • Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine -127, New Jersey Devils MoneyLine +106

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have had mixed results recently. They managed a big win against the Montreal Canadiens, scoring 6-1. This came after back-to-back losses to the Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Islanders, both by 2-0 scores.

In their win over the Canadiens, Darren Raddysh was a standout with two goals. Nikita Kucherov also added to his season tally with a goal and an assist. The Lightning had 27 shots on goal, matching Montreal’s total but making theirs count more.

Nikita Kucherov leads the team with 36 points this season. Brandon Hagel and Jake Guentzel are also key players, each having 29 points. In goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy has 11 wins in 19 games, making 467 saves so far. The Lightning will look to build on their latest victory in their upcoming games.

New Jersey Devils Team Preview

The New Jersey Devils have had a tough stretch recently. They managed a win against the Ottawa Senators with a close score of 4-3. Arseniy Gritsyuk shined in that game with one goal and two assists.

Despite the recent win, the Devils have faced some challenges. They suffered a 4-1 loss to the Boston Bruins and were shut out by the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars, both with scores of 3-0. Jacob Markstrom has been busy in goal, making numerous saves but struggling to keep the opposition at bay.

Key players like Nico Hischier and Jesper Bratt continue to contribute. Hischier has racked up 26 points in 30 games, while Bratt matches him with the same point total. Timo Meier has also been active with 23 points and leads the team with 61 hits this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the favorites with a moneyline of -127. Their strong goaltending, with only 71 goals against this season, gives them an edge. The projected score is Tampa Bay 4, New Jersey 2, making the Lightning a solid pick to win.

The over/under line is set at 6.0. With Tampa Bay’s defense ranked 4th in goals against and New Jersey’s offense ranked 14th in goals, a low-scoring game is likely. The projected total is 6, so taking the under at -111 is the recommended choice.