New Jersey Devils vs Tampa Bay Lightning Pick and Prediction for Saturday, October 11, 2025

By: Ricky Mackenzie Published 10/11/2025, 01:39 AM ET

Devils Preview

New Jersey heads to Tampa Bay after a 6-3 loss to Carolina on opening night. Get our free NHL Picks all season long! The Devils showed offensive flashes but couldn’t overcome defensive breakdowns and sloppy puck movement. Jacob Markstrom struggled in net and didn’t get much help. The transition game was rushed, and turnovers led directly to scoring chances the other way.

The Devils must protect the middle of the ice and stay composed under forecheck pressure. If they fail to clean up breakouts, this could look like a repeat of Thursday night. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, needs to stay aggressive through all three periods, not just the first two. Composure with the lead has to improve.

Lightning Preview

Tampa Bay also dropped its opener, falling 5-4 at home to Ottawa. A strong start unraveled late as coverage slipped and pressure faded. Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected back in net after a rough first outing. At home again, the Lightning will look to play with more structure and close out stronger.

Both sides are still settling into the season, but Tampa Bay holds the edge at home. New Jersey brings speed, but mistakes killed momentum last time out. If the Lightning clean up their finish and play with urgency, this is a spot to get back on track.

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Lightning vs Devils Prediction

Tampa Bay showed flashes but lacked composure late. New Jersey gave up too much space and couldn’t recover. This one likely comes down to defensive structure and goaltending. With a sharper effort at home, Tampa Bay should bounce back and handle business. Final Score Prediction, Tampa Bay Lightning win 4-2.

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