Lightning vs. Devils Prediction & Picks - Nov. 18

The New Jersey Devils (13-4-1, first in the Eastern Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Tampa Bay Lightning (9-7-2, 13th in the Eastern Conference), on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network.

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Before this matchup, here is who we project to secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Devils have a 6-3-1 record during their last 10 contests. They have scored 28 total goals (four power-play goals on 22 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 18.2%) while allowing 32 goals to their opponents.

Lightning vs. Devils Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Lightning 4, Devils 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-169)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Devils (+1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

• The Lightning are 2-2-4 in overtime games as part of a 9-7-2 overall record.
• Tampa Bay has 12 points (5-4-2) in the 11 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the one game this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they lost in overtime.
• Tampa Bay has finished 2-4-1 in the seven games this season when it scored two goals (registering five points).
• The Lightning are 7-3-0 in the 10 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 14 points).
• In the six games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 4-1-1 record (nine points).
• In the seven games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 3-3-1 (seven points).
• The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in 11 games. The Lightning went 6-4-1 in those matchups (13 points).

Devils Splits and Trends

• The Devils have a record of 13-4-1 this season and are 5-1-6 in overtime games.
• In the five games New Jersey has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up nine points.
• This season the Devils registered only one goal in two games and they've earned two points (1-1-0) in those contests.
• When New Jersey has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned three points (1-1-1 record).
• The Devils have scored three or more goals in 13 games, earning 22 points from those contests.
• New Jersey has scored a single power-play goal in six games this season and has recorded 11 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New Jersey is 7-2-1 (15 points).
• The Devils have been outshot by opponents six times this season, and earned eight points in those games.

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Lightning vs. Devils Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
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• Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida

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