Flames vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Nov 17, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning square off with the Calgary Flames in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Flames vs. Lightning, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

Who will win Flames vs. Lightning?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Flames-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 54% chance of beating the Flames.

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Flames vs. Lightning Current Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (+205), Flames +1.5 (-238)
• Moneyline: Lightning -120, Flames +105
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites versus the Flames, with +205 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Flames (+1.5) to cover the puck line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -238.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -120, which means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Flames (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Flames vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 @ +205 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.7% edge)
• Moneyline: Lightning @ -120 via BetMGM (54% probability)
• Total: Under 6 @ -105 via BetMGM (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to help you make better investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Although the Flames are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

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Flames vs. Lightning Player Props

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

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

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According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Nikita Kucherov is most likely to score the first goal in Flames vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Kucherov a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 35.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 6.1% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 5.5% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 5.0% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 4.7% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 4.5% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.5% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 6.5% probability
• Brayden Point: 5.9% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 4.3% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 30.9% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 27.6% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 26.2% probability
• Tyler Toffoli: 23.6% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 22.0% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 35.1% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 33.2% probability
• Brayden Point: 29.3% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 22.5% probability
• Alex Killorn: 21.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before Flames vs. Lightning on Thursday November 17, 2022.

Flames vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Lightning and Flames at Amalie Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Calgary Flames vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Thursday November 17, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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