Senators vs. Lightning Predictions and Odds - Dec 16, 2021

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Ottawa Senators are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Amalie Arena on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM EST.

Dimers' top betting picks for Senators vs. Lightning, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Senators vs. Lightning?

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Senators-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 68% chance of beating the Senators.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites against the Senators, with +100 at PointsBet the best odds available.

For the underdog Senators (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds on offer at -115.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -250. That means you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at +230, where you can bet $100 to profit $230, earning a total payout of $330, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Senators (+1.5) are a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Senators vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Senators +1.5 at -115 with BetMGM (54% probability)
• Moneyline: Senators Win at +230 with FanDuel Sportsbook (1.5% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 6 at +100 with DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Senators moneyline is the best option because of the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

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

Senators vs. Lightning Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to view the current Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Ottawa vs. Tampa Bay, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Senators-Lightning matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Senators vs. Lightning on Thursday December 16, 2021.

Senators vs. Lightning 2021 Game Info

When do the Lightning play the Senators?

• Date: Thursday December 16, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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