Lightning vs. Red Wings Predictions and Odds - Mar 26, 2022

The Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning lock horns in the NHL at Little Caesars Arena on Saturday, starting at 12:30PM EDT.

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

Who will win Lightning vs. Red Wings?

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

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 64% chance of winning against the Red Wings.

MORE: Full Betting Guide for Lightning vs. Red Wings

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Red Wings are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -126 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on offer at +125.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at +195, which means you can bet $100 to profit $195, earning a total payout of $295, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -215, where you can risk $215 to win $100, for a total payout of $315, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +106.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Red Wings (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Red Wings

• Puck Line: Red Wings +1.5 @ -126 via FanDuel Sportsbook (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Red Wings @ +195 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.7% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 @ +106 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability) 🔥

If you see a 🔥, that means it's one of Dimers' best bets today across any sport.

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Red Wings moneyline is the best option due to the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Lightning vs. Red Wings Betting Guide

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

Dimers has full coverage of Saturday's Lightning-Red Wings matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Lightning vs. Red Wings Player Props

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

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

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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 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Lightning star is a 38.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.7% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.1% probability
• Brayden Point: 6.5% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 5.2% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.9% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Jakub Vrana: 6.0% probability
• Dylan Larkin: 4.5% probability
• Tyler Bertuzzi: 4.4% probability
• Pius Suter: 3.6% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 38.2% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 37.3% probability
• Brayden Point: 34.4% probability
• Alex Killorn: 28.0% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 26.4% probability

Detroit Red Wings

• Jakub Vrana: 31.9% probability
• Dylan Larkin: 25.3% probability
• Tyler Bertuzzi: 24.7% probability
• Lucas Raymond: 19.8% probability
• Pius Suter: 19.1% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Lightning vs. Red Wings on Saturday March 26, 2022.

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Lightning vs. Red Wings 2022 Game Info

When do the Red Wings play the Lightning?

• Date: Saturday March 26, 2022
• Time: 12:30PM EDT / 9:30AM PDT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

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