New Jersey has dug itself into a 3-1 hole in this series with the onerous task of winning Game 5 on the road to keep its playoff run alive. The Devils were doubled up in their first two road games against Tampa Bay by a combined score of 10-5. They did manage to win Game 3 at home in a lopsided 5-2 victory as +124 home underdogs, but as +125 home favorites in Game 4 on Wednesday night, they were on the wrong end of a 3-1 loss.
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The Lighting has taken command of this series behind the strong play of right winger Nikita Kucherov. In just four games, he has tallied four goals and five assists. Two of those goals and one assist came on Wednesday night including the eventual game-winner late in the first period. He iced the game in the third with his second goal.
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New Jersey at Tampa Bay Betting Trends
- The Devils are 1-5 against the spread in their last 6 games overall.
- New Jersey is 2-4 against the spread in their last 6 games on the road in Tampa Bay.
- The game total has gone over in 5 of the Devil’s last 7 road games.
- Tampa Bay is 5-2 against the spread in their last 7 games overall.
- The Lightening is 5-2 straight up in their last 7 games.
Injury Report
New Jersey
- Sami Vatanen D Doub Sat – Head
Tampa Bay
- Ryan Callahan RW Ques Sat – Shoulder
- Adam Erne LW Out indefinitely – Lower Body
