Jets vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Apr 16, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Winnipeg Jets in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM EDT.

Dimers' free betting picks for Jets vs. Lightning, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Jets vs. Lightning?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Jets-Lightning NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 65% chance of defeating the Jets.

More: Jets vs. Lightning Simulated 10K Times

Jets vs. Lightning Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5, Jets +1.5
• Moneyline: Lightning -238, Jets +202
• Total: Over/Under 6

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are currently -1.5 favorites against the Jets, with +108 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Jets (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -120.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -238. That means you can risk $238 to win $100, for a total payout of $338, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Jets at +202, where you can bet $100 to profit $202, earning a total payout of $302, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Jets (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Jets vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Jets +1.5 @ -120 via BetMGM (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Jets @ +202 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.1% edge)
• Total: Under 6 @ +105 via PointsBet (0.3% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Jets moneyline is the best option due to the 2.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from PointsBet.

Jets vs. Lightning Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Winnipeg vs. Tampa Bay, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Jets-Lightning matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live scores.

Jets vs. Lightning Player Props

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

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

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

According to DimersBOT, Winnipeg's Kyle Connor is most likely to score the first goal in Jets vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Connor an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Jets star is a 38.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Winnipeg Jets

• Kyle Connor: 8.0% probability
• Nikolaj Ehlers: 6.2% probability
• Blake Wheeler: 4.2% probability
• Pierre-Luc Dubois: 4.1% probability
• Adam Lowry: 3.8% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.2% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.1% probability
• Brayden Point: 5.9% probability
• Ross Colton: 5.2% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Winnipeg Jets

• Kyle Connor: 38.2% probability
• Nikolaj Ehlers: 32.3% probability
• Pierre-Luc Dubois: 23.2% probability
• Blake Wheeler: 20.4% probability
• Paul Stastny: 19.5% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 36.3% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 35.5% probability
• Brayden Point: 32.5% probability
• Ross Colton: 26.2% probability
• Alex Killorn: 23.6% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights ahead of Jets vs. Lightning on Saturday April 16, 2022.

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Jets vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

When do the Lightning play the Jets?

• Date: Saturday April 16, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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