Bruins vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Apr 8, 2022

NHL action continues on Friday at 7:00PM EDT as the Boston Bruins square off with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena.

Dimers' top betting picks for Bruins vs. Lightning, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Bruins vs. Lightning?

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

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

MORE: Free Betting Guide for Bruins vs. Lightning

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites against the Bruins, with +165 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Bruins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -170.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -149, which means you can risk $149 to win $100, for a total payout of $249, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, as well as the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Bruins (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Bruins vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Bruins +1.5 @ -170 via DraftKings Sportsbook (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Bruins @ +140 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.3% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Bruins moneyline is the best option because of the 2.3% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

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

Bruins vs. Lightning Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to see the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Boston vs. Tampa Bay, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Bruins-Lightning matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Bruins vs. Lightning Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Friday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Kucherov a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 33.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Boston Bruins

• Brad Marchand: 6.6% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 6.3% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 4.5% probability
• Taylor Hall: 4.4% probability
• Craig Smith: 4.0% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.1% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.0% probability
• Brayden Point: 6.8% probability
• Alex Killorn: 3.8% probability
• Ross Colton: 3.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Boston Bruins

• Brad Marchand: 33.8% probability
• Patrice Bergeron: 29.2% probability
• Jake DeBrusk: 23.7% probability
• Taylor Hall: 23.6% probability
• Craig Smith: 20.5% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 36.0% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 33.9% probability
• Brayden Point: 32.5% probability
• Alex Killorn: 20.8% probability
• Ross Colton: 20.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Bruins vs. Lightning on Friday April 8, 2022.

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Bruins vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

When do the Lightning play the Bruins?

• Date: Friday April 8, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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