The Tampa Bay Lightning (31-23-5) will battle against the New Jersey Devils (29-24-4) for a third time this season on Sunday, February 25 at 1:00 PM ET at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Devils are slightly favored to find win, with a moneyline at -155.

The Lightning have lost their last three consecutive games and are needing to find a way to break the losing skid. Their most recent defeat was a 5-3 showing against the Washington Capitals.

They hover just below .500 on the road with a 13-15-2 record in this matchup. To sustain their success against the Devils, asserting early offensive dominance is crucial since their defense has been lacking.

The Lightning score an average of 3.38 goals and take 29.9 shots per game. Despite impressive offensive stats, their power play, with 52 goals scored and 31 allowed, has room for improvement, currently at a 29.7 percent success rate.

Defensively, opponents average 3.41 goals and 29.7 shots per game against them, resulting in a slightly negative differential, posing challenges for overall success. The penalty kill percentage stands at 80.5, slightly surpassing that of the Devils.

The Devils have lost their last two games and seek to get back on the winning path at home. Their previous defeat was a 5-1 blowout against the New York Rangers, marking their second consecutive loss by four goals.

They are currently 14-14-2 at home, which is essentially a coin flip in order to decide their fate. They will need to keep the possession of the puck as much as possible to push the game in their favor.

Defensively, opponents average 3.41 goals and 29.7 shots per game against them, creating a slightly negative differential that poses challenges for overall success. Their penalty kill percentage is 80.5, slightly surpassing that of the Devils, scoring 52 goals with 31 allowed, resulting in a 29.7 percent success rate.

Defensively, opponents average 3.41 goals and 29.7 shots per game against them, creating a slightly negative differential that poses challenges for overall success. Their penalty kill percentage is 80.5, slightly surpassing that of the Devils.

MyBookie offers top NHL odds featuring the New Jersey Devils as the favored team in the moneyline. The Lightning have won both previous matchups against the Devils, securing a 6-3 victory in their latest clash in January.

The Lightning have more appeal on offense, but have had their issues defensively. Despite the Devils losing their last two out of three, their scoring ratio is of concern. Overall, the Lighting will arguably have the best shot at success here.