Tampa Bay Lightning vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/31

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The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL regular season game. The game will be held at the Honda Center. Fans can watch it live on ESPN+ on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

The Lightning enter the game with a record of 22-13-3. They are ranked third in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Ducks have a record of 21-16-2 and hold the third spot in the Western Pacific Division. Both teams aim to improve their standings with a win.

Lightning vs Ducks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Anaheim Ducks
  • Venue: Honda Center
  • Date: December 31, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning -141, Anaheim Ducks +120

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning are coming off a win against the Montreal Canadiens. They scored 5 goals on 21 shots. Nikita Kucherov stood out with 2 goals.

In their game against the Florida Panthers, the Lightning secured a 4-2 victory. They managed 25 shots on goal in that game. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 24 saves, allowing 2 goals.

The Lightning’s defense has been active, blocking 23 shots against the Canadiens. They have also been effective in their last five games, winning four. Andrei Vasilevskiy has been key, with 920 saves this season.

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are coming off a recent stretch with mixed results. They managed to score four goals against the San Jose Sharks but still lost 5-4. Despite having 42 shots on goal, they couldn’t capitalize on any power plays in that game.

In their game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Ducks struggled and lost 6-1. They only managed one power play goal out of 26 shots. Their defense allowed the Kings to score six times on 30 shots.

Top skaters for the Ducks include Troy Terry, who has 12 goals and 26 assists in 39 games. Cutter Gauthier has also been notable with 19 goals and 19 assists. In goal, Lukas Dostal has seen the most action with 571 saves over 24 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored with a moneyline of -141. They have strong stats, ranking 6th in goals and 9th in assists. The projected score is Tampa Bay 4, Anaheim 3, so picking Tampa Bay to win is recommended.

The over/under line is set at 6.5, with the over at -114 and the under at -108. With the projected score totaling 7, the over is the pick. Both teams have shown they can score, making this a solid choice.