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One of the best ways to generate NHL betting picks throughout the season is Bet Labs, where PRO subscribers get access to profitable angles, winning systems and historical trends.
In fact, our best NHL model — cashing 64% lifetime — submitted a Lightning vs. Red Wings prediction to consider Saturday night.
Tampa Bay’s laying chalk Saturday in its first road game of the season.
Admittedly, neither the Lightning nor the Red Wings were a profitable bet during last year’s regular season.
However, there’s a big edge worth betting in tonight’s Lightning vs. Red Wings moneyline market.
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The Bolts have won six of the last nine head to head. The Red Wings, however, have pulled off two big upsets (+382 and +217) in the recent series.
Let’s analyze a Lightning vs. Red Wings prediction from our 64%-winning NHL model Saturday, including best odds on tonight’s matchup.
Plus, another NHL pick tonight (Avalanche-Sharks) matches the model, which we’ll cover below.
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NHL Prediction | Lightning vs. Red Wings
Bet Labs’ top-rated model seeks out three, key factors in submitting moneyline picks.
Tonight, our 64%-winning angle suggests a bet on the Lightning moneyline.
Bet Labs’ Well-Rested Visiting Favorites has consistently had value on:
- Road favorites
- With 3-4 days off
- Vs. teams that didn’t make the postseason last year.
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Tampa is as pricey as -130 around the market.
Scanning our NHL odds page, bettors with flexibility to shop around can shave a few cents off Lightning ML at DraftKings (-125).
New users can get $200 in bonus bets by using the DraftKings promo code
The other pick matching tonight’s 64%-winning model is the Colorado Avalanche moneyline over the San Jose Sharks.
PRO Pick: Lightning Moneyline -125
For more Action Network coverage of the 2023 NHL playoffs, check out the latest NHL odds, as well as the public betting percentage breakdowns for all games.
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