Lightning vs. Senators Prediction and Odds - Apr 8, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Tampa Bay Lightning square off with the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lightning vs. Senators, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Lightning vs. Senators?

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

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 56% chance of defeating the Senators.

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Lightning vs. Senators Game Odds

• Puck Line: Senators +1.5 (-195), Lightning -1.5 (+175)
• Moneyline: Senators +120, Lightning -135
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-120/+110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Senators are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -195 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +175.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at +120. That means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -135, where you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Senators (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Senators

• Puck Line: Senators +1.5 @ -195 via DraftKings Sportsbook (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Senators @ +120 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (51% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Senators moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Lightning vs. Senators Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Lightning-Senators matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Lightning vs. Senators Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Senators? The data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, Ottawa's Brady Tkachuk is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Senators.

DimersBOT gives Tkachuk an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Senators star is a 37.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 7.9% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.6% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.0% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.1% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 3.9% probability

Ottawa Senators

• Brady Tkachuk: 8.3% probability
• Tim Stutzle: 8.2% probability
• Alex DeBrincat: 6.6% probability
• Claude Giroux: 5.7% probability
• Drake Batherson: 5.0% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 38.5% probability
• Brayden Point: 38.3% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 38.0% probability
• Alex Killorn: 25.0% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 22.1% probability

Ottawa Senators

• Tim Stutzle: 39.3% probability
• Brady Tkachuk: 37.2% probability
• Alex DeBrincat: 34.8% probability
• Claude Giroux: 30.9% probability
• Drake Batherson: 27.3% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Lightning vs. Senators on Saturday April 8, 2023.

Lightning vs. Senators 2023 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Senators and Lightning at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Ottawa Senators
• Date: Saturday April 8, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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