The New Jersey Devils are set to play against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are looking for their first win of the NHL Regular Season. The game will take place at the Benchmark International Arena and will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Devils vs. Lightning Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: New Jersey Devils +121. The Devils are the underdog, but they have players like Jesper Bratt and Dougie Hamilton who can make a difference. Betting on the Devils could offer good value.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.0 (-112). Both teams have shown they can score, with the Lightning’s last game ending 5-4. The Devils also had a high-scoring game, losing 6-3. This suggests a high-scoring game is likely.

Team Trends

• The game between the New Jersey Devils and Tampa Bay Lightning is set for Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM.
• Both teams have a current season record of 0-1-0.
• The Devils play in the Eastern Metropolitan Division, while the Lightning are in the Eastern Atlantic Division.
• Tampa Bay Lightning’s head coach is Jon Cooper, and they play at the Benchmark International Arena.
• The Devils recently lost to the Carolina Hurricanes by a score of 6-3.

Devils vs Lightning Preview

 

The New Jersey Devils will travel to face the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Both teams are eager to secure their first victory of the season. The game will be held at the Benchmark International Arena and can be watched on ESPN+.

In their first game, both teams faced challenges. The Devils’ Luke Hughes and Jesper Bratt each have 2 points from their opening game. For the Lightning, Brayden Point leads with 3 points. Fans are expecting an exciting game as these teams look to improve their records.

 

Lightning Ready to Strike

The Tampa Bay Lightning have some strong players on their roster. Brayden Point is off to a good start with 1 goal and 2 assists in his first game. Victor Hedman also contributed with 2 assists and 3 blocks. Nikita Kucherov scored 2 goals in the opening game. Jake Guentzel and Darren Raddysh each added 2 assists. Oliver Bjorkstrand found the net once and had a strong presence with 2 hits. In goal, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 29 saves in his first game. He allowed 4 goals but showed his skills between the pipes. The Lightning will look to their top players to keep the momentum going.

Devils Look to Make Their Mark

The New Jersey Devils have some key players ready to make an impact. Luke Hughes had 2 assists and 2 hits in his first game. Jesper Bratt scored 1 goal and added an assist. He also delivered 3 hits. On defense, Brett Pesce and Dougie Hamilton are important players. Pesce had 1 assist and blocked 3 shots. Hamilton scored 1 goal and had 3 hits. In goal, Jacob Markstrom had 27 saves in his first game. He allowed 5 goals but showed effort. The Devils will need strong performances from their goalie to succeed.

Final Betting Pick

The New Jersey Devils at +121 on the money line is a solid pick. They have players like Jesper Bratt and Dougie Hamilton who can make a difference. Despite being the underdog, the Devils have shown they can compete, even in tough games. Their recent loss to the Carolina Hurricanes was high-scoring, which shows their ability to put points on the board.

Choosing the over 6.0 (-112) is also a good option for this game. Both teams have shown they can score. The Lightning’s recent game against the Ottawa Senators ended 5-4, and the Devils’ game against the Hurricanes ended 6-3. These results suggest that another high-scoring game is likely when these two teams meet.

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