Lightning vs. Oilers Prediction and Odds - Jan 19, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers and Tampa Bay Lightning are scheduled to meet in of the NHL at Rogers Place on Thursday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lightning vs. Oilers, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Oilers?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Lightning-Oilers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Oilers a 51% chance of defeating the Lightning.

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Lightning vs. Oilers Odds

• Puck Line: Oilers -1.5 (+205), Lightning +1.5 (-240)
• Moneyline: Oilers -120, Lightning +110
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-118/+110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Oilers are -1.5 favorites against the Lightning, with +205 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -240.

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

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +110, where you can put down $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

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 Lightning (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Oilers

• Puck Line: Lightning +1.5 @ -240 via DraftKings Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Lightning @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.0% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and gambling expertise to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Lightning moneyline is the best option due to the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Lightning vs. Oilers Betting Guide

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Lightning vs. Oilers Player Props

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

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

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According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Oilers.

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl a 9.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 41.7% 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

• Steven Stamkos: 7.3% probability
• Brayden Point: 6.9% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.0% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 4.9% probability
• Alex Killorn: 3.8% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 9.1% probability
• Connor McDavid: 8.7% probability
• Zach Hyman: 5.7% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 4.4% probability
• Klim Kostin: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 36.5% probability
• Brayden Point: 35.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 32.5% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 27.3% probability
• Alex Killorn: 22.2% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Connor McDavid: 43.1% probability
• Leon Draisaitl: 41.7% probability
• Zach Hyman: 31.1% probability
• Ryan Nugent-Hopkins: 26.4% probability
• Klim Kostin: 19.4% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Lightning vs. Oilers on Thursday January 19, 2023.

Lightning vs. Oilers 2023 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Oilers and Lightning at Rogers Place is scheduled to commence at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Edmonton Oilers
• Date: Thursday January 19, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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