Lightning vs. Red Wings Prediction and Odds - Dec 21, 2022

NHL action continues on Wednesday at 7:00PM ET as the Tampa Bay Lightning lock horns with the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lightning vs. Red Wings, plus game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Lightning vs. Red Wings?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Lightning-Red Wings NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 60% chance of beating the Red Wings.

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Lightning vs. Red Wings Current Odds

• Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 (-189), Lightning -1.5 (+165)
• Moneyline: Red Wings +128, Lightning -130
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+100/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Red Wings are currently +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -189 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +165.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +128. That means you can bet $100 to profit $128, earning a total payout of $228, if they win.

Meanwhile, Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Red Wings (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Red Wings

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 @ +165 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.5% edge)
• Moneyline: Lightning @ -130 via Caesars Sportsbook (60% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Although the Red Wings are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Lightning vs. Red Wings Probabilities

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Lightning vs. Red Wings Player Props

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

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Kucherov a 7.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Lightning star is a 37.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.4% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.2% probability
• Brayden Point: 5.9% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 4.6% probability
• Ross Colton: 4.3% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 5.1% probability
• David Perron: 5.1% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 4.1% probability
• Dominik Kubalik: 3.7% probability
• Andrew Copp: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 37.0% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 36.9% probability
• Brayden Point: 31.2% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 26.0% probability
• Ross Colton: 22.0% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Dylan Larkin: 27.3% probability
• David Perron: 26.9% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 23.8% probability
• Dominik Kubalik: 22.3% probability
• Andrew Copp: 19.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting insights before Lightning vs. Red Wings on Wednesday December 21, 2022.

Lightning vs. Red Wings 2022 Game Info

Wednesday's game between the Red Wings and Lightning at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Wednesday December 21, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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What other NHL games are on tonight?

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