The Tampa Bay Lightning (26-18-3) travel to face off against the Detroit Red Wings (22-21-5) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and televised on ESPN+. The Red Wings are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Lightning are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Jets. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.
Lightning vs Red Wings
The Tampa Bay Lightning Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
The Lightning’s defense struggled in their most recent game, a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Tampa Bay held a 2-0 lead early, but the Jets scored seven of the game’s final nine goals. The Lightning’s record now stands at 26-18-3.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 11. Tampa Bay, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. Four different Lightning players scored in the game.
The Detroit Red Wings Are Coming Off A Win
With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 22-21-5. Detroit was favored on the puck line and failed to cover, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.
Detroit trailed 1-0 after the first period, but Dylan Larkin’s two second-period goals turned things around. Both of Larkin’s goals came on the power play.
Tampa Bay Offense Breakdown
Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for the Lightning with his 7th goal of the season, while Brayden Point followed with his 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov, who now has 10 goals this season, scored Tampa Bay’s final goal in the third period.
The Lightning took 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They scored twice in the first period, added another goal in the second, and netted their fourth with 13:09 left in the game.
Red Wings Offense Breakdown
Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period but found the net twice in the second, with both goals coming on power plays. Dylan Larkin was the sole scorer for the Red Wings, netting his 6th and 7th goals of the season. Larkin took four shots on goal during the game.
Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat and Lucas Raymond contributed with their 4th and 10th assists, respectively, on Larkin’s second goal. The Red Wings managed 23 shots on goal but also had 15 giveaways.
Tampa Bay Team Defense
Tampa Bay’s defense struggled late, giving up three goals in the 3rd period, including two empty-netters, leading to a 7-4 loss to the Jets. Goalie Jonas Johansson made 27 saves with an 84.4% save percentage, while the defense recorded 6 takeaways and 16 hits.
Detroit Team Defense
Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they shut down the Sabres after that, securing a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.
Lightning vs Red Wings Trends
- Across the Lightning last three road games, the team averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 0-3, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Red Wings offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Detroit posted an overall record of 6-4 while going 6-4 ATS.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Red Wings have a straight up record of 6-4 and an puck line mark of 7-3.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Lightning have a straight up record of 2-1, while going 1-2 against the spread.
Lightning vs Red Wings Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Lightning to come out with a win against the Red Wings while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at -136, I’m placing my bet on the Lightning to win outright.
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Red Wings to cover. Even if the Lightning secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Red Wings should cover the puck line.
With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
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Last updated:January 25, 2025 Lightning, Red Wings