Hurricanes vs. Lightning Prediction & Picks - January 7

The Carolina Hurricanes (24-14-2) hit the road against the Tampa Bay Lightning (20-15-2, losers of four in a row) at Amalie Arena. The game on Tuesday, January 7 starts at 7:00 PM ET on FDSSUN.

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Before this matchup, here's who we expect to emerge victorious in Tuesday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 games for the Lightning, their offense has scored 30 goals while their defense has given up 21 (they have a 5-5-0 record in those games). In 28 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with six goals (21.4% conversion rate).

Hurricanes vs. Lightning Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Lightning 4, Hurricanes 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-103)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Lightning (+1.5)

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Hurricanes Splits and Trends

• The Hurricanes are 24-14-2 overall and 3-2-5 in overtime contests.
• Carolina is 5-2-0 (10 points) in its seven games decided by one goal.
• In the three games this season the Hurricanes registered only one goal, they lost every time.
• Carolina has lost all four games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
• The Hurricanes are 24-4-2 in the 30 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 50 points).
• In the 15 games when Carolina has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 16 points after finishing 7-6-2.
• In the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, Carolina is 19-10-2 (40 points).
• The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents eight times, and went 4-4-0 (eight points).

Lightning Splits and Trends

• The Lightning have posted a record of 3-2-5 in overtime contests as part of an overall mark of 20-15-2.
• Tampa Bay has earned nine points (4-6-1) in its 11 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Lightning registered just one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
• Tampa Bay failed to win all six games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
• The Lightning have scored at least three goals 26 times, earning 41 points from those matchups (20-5-1).
• This season, Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 12 games has a record of 7-5-0 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Tampa Bay is 11-8-0 (22 points).
• The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 8-5-2 to register 18 points.

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Hurricanes vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: FDSSUN
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• Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida

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