Lightning vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - Oct. 11

The Tampa Bay Lightning (0-1) take on the New Jersey Devils (0-1) at Benchmark International Arena on Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning were defeated by the Ottawa Senators 5-4 in their most recent game, while the Devils are coming off a 6-3 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will win Saturday's game.

Lightning vs. Devils Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Lightning 7, Devils 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-151)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 9 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

• The Lightning were 6-8-14 in overtime matchups on their way to a 47-27-8 overall record last season.
• In the 22 games Tampa Bay played that were decided by one goal, it had an 8-9-5 record (good for 21 points).
• In the nine games last season the Lightning recorded just one goal, they finished 0-8-1.
• Tampa Bay finished 2-11-3 in the 16 games last season when it scored exactly two goals (registering seven points).
• The Lightning scored three or more goals 58 times, and went 46-8-4 in those games (to register 96 points).
• In the 33 games when Tampa Bay scored a single power-play goal, it registered 45 points by finishing 22-10-1.
• In the 43 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay was 25-18-0 (50 points).
• The Lightning were outshot by their opponent in 40 games, going 22-10-8 to record 52 points.

Devils Splits and Trends

• The Devils had a 7-8-15 record in overtime games last season, and a 42-33-7 overall record.
• New Jersey accumulated 28 points (11-9-6) in its 26 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• Last season the Devils recorded only one goal in nine games, and they picked up two points (0-7-2).
• New Jersey accumulated seven points (3-13-1) when scoring exactly two goals last season.
• The Devils scored three or more goals 52 times, accumulating 85 points (40-7-5).
• Last season New Jersey scored a single power-play goal in 22 games, posting a record of 13-7-2.
• When it outshot its opponent last season, New Jersey posted a record of 29-22-2 (60 points).
• The Devils' opponents had more shots in 34 games last season. The Devils finished 14-14-6 in those games (34 points).

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Lightning vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
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• Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida

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