Bruins vs. Lightning Predictions and Odds - Jan 8, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Boston Bruins in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM EST.

Dimers' best betting picks for Bruins vs. Lightning, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Bruins vs. Lightning?

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

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 60% chance of defeating the Bruins.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites versus the Bruins, with +140 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the underdog Bruins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at -150.

Caesars Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -179, which means you can risk $179 to win $100, for a total payout of $279, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Bruins at +165, where you can bet $100 to profit $165, earning a total payout of $265, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at -115, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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According to DimersBOT, the Bruins (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Bruins vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Bruins +1.5 at -150 with DraftKings Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Bruins Win at +165 with PointsBet (2.5% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 5.5 at +100 with BetMGM

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Bruins moneyline is the best option because of the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 5.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+100) that are available from BetMGM.

Bruins vs. Lightning Betting Guide

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Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Bruins vs. Lightning on Saturday January 8, 2022.

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Bruins vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

When do the Lightning play the Bruins?

• Date: Saturday January 8, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EST / 4:00PM PST
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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