Lightning vs Flames Prediction and NHL Tips - 8 March 2024
Last updated: Mar 8, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Mar 6, 2024, 6:33PM
The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Calgary Flames in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Friday, commencing at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Lightning vs Flames game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Lightning vs Flames
Using detailed computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Tampa Bay-Calgary NHL game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lightning a 57% chance of winning against the Flames at Amalie Arena.
More: Lightning vs Flames Match Centre
Lightning vs Flames: Odds
The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Amalie Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lightning $1.74, Flames $2.34
- Line: Lightning -1.5 ($2.73), Flames +1.5 ($1.54)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.98, Under $1.92
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Lightning at $1.74 and the Flames at $2.34.
The Lightning are 1.5-goal favourites against the Flames, with odds of $2.73 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Flames (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.54.
The Over/Under for Lightning vs Flames is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.92.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Flames (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying Under.
More: Live Win Probabilities for All Sports
Lightning vs Flames: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Calgary at $2.34 with Betfair (0.1% edge)
- Line: Flames +1.5 at $1.54 with Betfair (65% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.92 with Betfair (53% probability)
These Lightning vs Flames betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Lightning have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Flames to win is our preferred option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Lightning vs Flames: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Tampa Bay vs Calgary on Friday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Lightning vs Flames: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs Flames? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is the most likely player to score the first goal in Lightning vs Flames.
Point has an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star has a 40.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 8.6% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 7.1% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 6.8% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 5.8% probability
- Nick Paul: 3.7% probability
Flames First Goal Scorer Tips
- Yegor Sharangovich: 6.3% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 5.6% probability
- Andrei Kuzmenko: 4.7% probability
- Blake Coleman: 4.6% probability
- Andrew Mangiapane: 4.1% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 40.8% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 35.7% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 35.1% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 31.4% probability
- Nick Paul: 19.2% probability
Flames Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Yegor Sharangovich: 33.0% probability
- Nazem Kadri: 29.8% probability
- Andrei Kuzmenko: 26.4% probability
- Blake Coleman: 24.4% probability
- Jonathan Huberdeau: 22.3% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis before the Tampa Bay vs Calgary match-up at Amalie Arena.
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Lightning vs Flames: Preview
The game between the Lightning and Flames at Amalie Arena is scheduled to start at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Calgary Flames
- Date: Friday 8 March 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Amalie Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Tampa Bay vs Calgary predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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