Lightning vs. Jets Prediction and Odds - Jan 6, 2023

The Winnipeg Jets square off with the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Canada Life Centre on Friday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Lightning vs. Jets, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Jets?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Lightning-Jets NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 51% chance of winning against the Jets.

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Lightning vs. Jets Game Odds

• Puck Line: Jets -1.5 (+235), Lightning +1.5 (-275)
• Moneyline: Jets -110, Lightning -105
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-138/+112)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Jets are -1.5 favorites versus the Lightning, with +235 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -275.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Jets and Lightning are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Jets at -110. That means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 5.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -138, as well as the best odds for the Under at +112.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lightning (+1.5) are a 72% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Jets

• Puck Line: Lightning +1.5 @ -275 via BetMGM (72% probability)
• Moneyline: Lightning @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)
• Total: Under 5.5 @ +112 via FanDuel Sportsbook

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and gambling expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+112) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Lightning vs. Jets Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Lightning and Jets.

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According to DimersBOT, Winnipeg's Kyle Connor is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Jets.

DimersBOT gives Connor an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Canada Life Centre, while the Jets star is a 39.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 6.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.7% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 6.4% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 4.9% probability
• Alex Killorn: 3.8% probability

Winnipeg Jets

• Kyle Connor: 8.0% probability
• Mark Scheifele: 7.0% probability
• Pierre-Luc Dubois: 6.1% probability
• Nikolaj Ehlers: 5.9% probability
• Blake Wheeler: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 34.5% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 33.9% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 32.7% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 25.6% probability
• Alex Killorn: 20.8% probability

Winnipeg Jets

• Kyle Connor: 39.1% probability
• Mark Scheifele: 33.7% probability
• Pierre-Luc Dubois: 29.9% probability
• Nikolaj Ehlers: 27.4% probability
• Blake Wheeler: 20.8% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so check this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Lightning vs. Jets on Friday January 6, 2023.

Lightning vs. Jets 2023 Game Info

Friday's action between the Jets and Lightning at Canada Life Centre is scheduled to start at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Winnipeg Jets
• Date: Friday January 6, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Canada Life Centre

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