Canucks vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Jan 12, 2023

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Vancouver Canucks square off with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena.

Dimers' free betting picks for Canucks vs. Lightning, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Canucks vs. Lightning?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Canucks-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 66% chance of defeating the Canucks.

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Canucks vs. Lightning Game Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (-105), Canucks +1.5 (-106)
• Moneyline: Lightning -245, Canucks +220
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-130/+120)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Canucks, with -105 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canucks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -106.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -245, which means you can risk $245 to win $100, for a total payout of $345, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at +220, where you can bet $100 to profit $220, earning a total payout of $320, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canucks (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Canucks vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Canucks +1.5 @ -106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (56% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Canucks @ +220 via BetMGM (3.0% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.5% edge)

When you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best bets of the day across all major pro and college sports.

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canucks moneyline is the best option because of the 3.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+120) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Canucks vs. Lightning Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Canucks-Lightning matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Canucks vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canucks vs. Lightning? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canucks and Lightning.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is most likely to score the first goal in Canucks vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Stamkos an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 40.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Vancouver Canucks

• Bo Horvat: 6.3% probability
• Elias Pettersson: 5.8% probability
• Brock Boeser: 5.3% probability
• Ilya Mikheyev: 5.3% probability
• J.T. Miller: 4.8% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 8.0% probability
• Brayden Point: 7.5% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.4% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 5.3% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Vancouver Canucks

• Bo Horvat: 34.1% probability
• Elias Pettersson: 32.2% probability
• Ilya Mikheyev: 29.0% probability
• Brock Boeser: 27.0% probability
• J.T. Miller: 26.5% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 40.2% probability
• Brayden Point: 40.0% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 38.2% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 29.6% probability
• Alex Killorn: 23.4% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this page for the latest betting insights before Canucks vs. Lightning on Thursday January 12, 2023.

Canucks vs. Lightning 2023 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Lightning and Canucks at Amalie Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Thursday January 12, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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