The Tampa Bay Lightning (23-16-3) square off against the Anaheim Ducks (18-21-5) at Amalie Arena on Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Lightning were defeated by the Boston Bruins 6-2 in their last game, while the Ducks are coming off a 3-0 loss to the Washington Capitals.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a look at which team we think will bring home the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
The Ducks have totaled 25 goals during their last 10 outings, while giving up 32 goals. A total of 19 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into two power-play goals (10.5%). They are 5-4-1 over those games.
Lightning vs. Ducks Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this game calls for a final score of Lightning 4, Ducks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-331)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 3-3-6 in overtime matchups as part of a 23-16-3 overall record.
- In the 13 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 5-6-2 record (good for 12 points).
- In the five games this season the Lightning recorded just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
- Tampa Bay finished 0-7-1 in the eight games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
- The Lightning have scored three or more goals in 29 games (23-5-1, 47 points).
- In the 14 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a single power-play goal, it picked up 18 points after finishing 9-5-0.
- In the 22 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 13-9-0 (26 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 17 times, and went 9-5-3 (21 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have an 18-21-5 record this season and are 6-5-11 in contests that have needed overtime.
- Anaheim has earned 18 points (7-6-4) in its 17 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Ducks registered just one goal in 11 games and they finished 0-10-1 in those matchups.
- Anaheim has five points (1-9-3) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Ducks have scored at least three goals 18 times, earning 35 points from those matchups (17-0-1).
- Anaheim has scored a lone power-play goal in 10 games this season and has registered 10 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 8-7-1 (17 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 27 times this season, and earned 22 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3.64 | Goals Scored | 2.41 | 32nd |
| 11th | 2.81 | Goals Allowed | 3.11 | 19th |
| 14th | 28.6 | Shots | 27.5 | 20th |
| 15th | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 31.9 | 31st |
| 6th | 25.62% | Power Play % | 12.9% | 31st |
| 11th | 81.98% | Penalty Kill % | 73.17% | 28th |
Lightning vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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