Vegas Golden Knights vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/21/2023]

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Vegas Golden Knights in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Golden Knights vs. Lightning matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Golden Knights vs. Lightning Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Golden Knights and Lightning 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model can't split the two teams, giving both the Golden Knights and Lightning a 50% chance of winning the game.

According to our model, the Golden Knights (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going under.

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Golden Knights vs. Lightning Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Golden Knights	Lightning
Puck Line	+1.5 (-235)	-1.5 (+195)
Moneyline	+100	-118
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-105)

• The Lightning are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Golden Knights, with +195 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Golden Knights (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -235.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -118, which means you can risk $118 to win $100 for a total payout of $218 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100 for a total payout of $200 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Golden Knights vs. Lightning Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Golden Knights +1.5	-235
Moneyline	Golden Knights	+100
Total	Under 6.5	-105

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Golden Knights vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Golden Knights vs. Lightning?

According to our model, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Golden Knights vs. Lightning.

Our projections give Point an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 39.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	6.5%
Jonathan Marchessault	5.5%
Mark Stone	5.2%
Pavel Dorofeyev	4.3%
Ivan Barbashev	3.9%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Brayden Point	8.5%
Nikita Kucherov	6.6%
Steven Stamkos	6.2%
Brandon Hagel	5.3%
Nick Paul	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	34.0%
Jonathan Marchessault	29.5%
Mark Stone	27.7%
Pavel Dorofeyev	24.9%
Ivan Barbashev	21.9%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	39.4%
Nikita Kucherov	35.4%
Steven Stamkos	32.5%
Brandon Hagel	28.6%
Nick Paul	23.8%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis before the Golden Knights vs. Lightning on Thursday December 21, 2023.

Golden Knights vs. Lightning Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Lightning and Golden Knights at Amalie Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Thursday December 21, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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Conclusion

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