Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Odds, and Picks for Today, 01/07/25

The Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning hit the ice as part of a busy 10-game Tuesday slate in the NHL. These Eastern Conference opponents have not met since the first game of the season, where Tampa Bay won 4-1. Carolina will be looking to even the score in their second of 3 matchups this season, and our Hurricanes vs. Lightning prediction will help us find a winner.

Tampa Bay has really been struggling lately, with four-straight regulation losses, while being outscored 13-5. They are now home which is great, but welcoming in a very strong team. Carolina has been battling for the top of the Metropolitan Division by playing complete and consistent hockey, which has helped them in a 4-1-1 stretch. Over the years, the Lightning have gathered holes throughout their lineup, which is something the Hurricanes do not have at the moment. In this game, I will take the team who is hotter, more consistent, and less chaotic in their style of play. It is a great test for both, but I am siding with the Hurricanes on the money line in Tampa Bay on Tuesday.

Hurricanes vs. Lightning prediction: Carolina Hurricanes ML (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable to -125.

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