Lightning vs Stars Prediction — AI Finds CAN'T MISS NHL Lines & Props (Jan 18)
Updated: 2026-01-16T03:31:50.923562ZBy Remi at Leans.AI — AI picks for ATS, ML, OU & props
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Date: Jan 18, 2026
Start Time: 2:00 PM EST
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AI algorithm Remi is pouring through loads of stats on each player. In fact, anytime the Lightning and Stars play there’s always several intriguing observations to key in on. Not to mention games played at in Jan seemingly never follow normal, predictable patterns.
Tampa Bay vs Dallas Prediction (AI)
Remi, our AI sports wizard, has been pouring over tons of data from every past game between the Lightning and Stars and using recursive machine learning and industry leading AI to crunch the data to a single cover probability.
Remi has been most focused on the linear correlation of weight human bettors often put on coaching factors between a Lightning team going up against a possibly tired Stars team. In reality, the true game analytics might reflect a slight lean against one Vegas line in particular.
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| NHL | 12/4 | PIT@TB | UNLOCK THIS PICK | 3 |
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| NHL | 12/4 | SEA@EDM | UNLOCK THIS PICK | 1 |
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| NHL | 12/4 | TOR@CAR | UNLOCK THIS PICK | 1 |
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Tampa Bay vs. Dallas Game Info
Tampa Bay vs Dallas starts on January 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST.
Venue: .
Spread: Dallas
Moneyline: Tampa Bay , Dallas
Over/Under:
Tampa Bay: | Dallas:
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Tampa Bay vs. Dallas Odds
AI algorithm Remi is pouring through tons of data on each line. In fact, anytime the Tampa Bay vs Dallas trends are analyzed, there’s always several intriguing observations to key in on. Not to mention games played at extreme travel distance seemingly never follow normal, predictable patterns.
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Tampa Bay vs Dallas Live Odds
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–
–
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+113
-128
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+1.5 (-218)
-1.5 (+185)
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O 6.5 (-104)
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–
–
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+119
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+1.5 (-227)
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U 6 (-120)
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Stars
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–
–
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+228
-265
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+1.5 (-115)
-1.5 (-105)
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O 6 (-113)
U 6 (-103)
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Ducks
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–
–
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-145
+128
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-1.5 (+174)
+1.5 (-200)
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O 6.5 (-116)
U 6.5 (+100)
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Rangers
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–
–
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-192
+158
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-1.5 (+130)
+1.5 (-160)
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O 6.5 (+116)
U 6.5 (-142)
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Dec 6, 2025 3:30PM EST
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Panthers
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–
–
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+132
-160
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+1.5 (-188)
-1.5 (+152)
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O 6.5 (-104)
U 6.5 (-118)
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Canadiens
Maple Leafs
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–
–
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-132
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-1.5 (+176)
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O 6.5 (-110)
U 6.5 (-110)
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Dec 6, 2025 7:00PM EST
Nashville Predators
Carolina Hurricanes
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Hurricanes
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–
–
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+210
-260
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+1.5 (-118)
-1.5 (-104)
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O 5.5 (-142)
U 5.5 (+116)
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Islanders
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–
–
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+133
-167
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+1.5 (-155)
-1.5 (+130)
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O 5.5 (-125)
U 5.5 (+105)
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Blues
Senators
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–
–
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+142
-172
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+1.5 (-176)
-1.5 (+142)
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O 5.5 (-112)
U 5.5 (-108)
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New Jersey Devils
Boston Bruins
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Devils
Bruins
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–
–
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-141
+114
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-1.5 (+210)
+1.5 (-258)
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O 5.5 (-130)
U 5.5 (+110)
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–
–
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+170
-220
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+1.5 (-148)
-1.5 (+124)
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O 6.5 (-105)
U 6.5 (-115)
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Dec 6, 2025 10:00PM EST
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Edmonton Oilers
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Jets
Oilers
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–
–
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+133
-167
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+1.5 (-162)
-1.5 (+136)
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O 6.5 (-110)
U 6.5 (-110)
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Dec 6, 2025 10:00PM EST
Detroit Red Wings
Seattle Kraken
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Red Wings
Kraken
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–
–
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+102
-127
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-1.5 (+210)
+1.5 (-258)
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O 5.5 (-130)
U 5.5 (+110)
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Dec 6, 2025 10:00PM EST
Minnesota Wild
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–
–
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-148
+120
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-1.5 (+190)
+1.5 (-230)
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O 5.5 (-110)
U 5.5 (-110)
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This preview covers Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Dallas Stars on January 18, 2026 at .
Odds shown reflect widely available numbers and may update closer to kickoff.
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NHL |
LEAN | %WIN | UNITS | RESULT |
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| CLB@DET | DET -135 | 67.0% | 6 | WIN |
| STL@PHI | UNDER 5.5 | 54.6% | 4 | WIN |
| CAR@MIN | OVER 6 | 56.4% | 4 | WIN |
| PHI@STL | JORDAN BINNINGTON UNDER 22.5 SAVES | 54.4% | 4 | LOSS |
| CLB@SEA | CLB +110 | 44.6% | 1 | WIN |
| MIN@NYI | MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 PTS | 56.6% | 6 | WIN |
| PHI@NSH | NSH -122 | 55.7% | 3 | LOSS |
| SJ@SEA | JORDAN EBERLE OVER 0.5 ASSTS | 53.3% | 3 | LOSS |
| CAR@NYR | OVER 5.5 | 53.5% | 3 | LOSS |
| PIT@TOR | OVER 6.5 | 53.5% | 3 | WIN |
| VAN@NSH | OVER 5.5 | 53.9% | 3 | WIN |
| NJ@ANA | ANA +110 | 44.8% | 1 | WIN |
| DET@ANA | DET -100 | 51.5% | 3 | LOSS |
| NYI@CAR | UNDER 6.5 | 54.1% | 4 | LOSS |
| WPG@MIN | WPG -115 | 56.4% | 4 | WIN |
| NYI@BOS | UNDER 6.5 | 55.0% | 3 | LOSS |
| MIN@NYR | OVER 5.5 | 54.2% | 3 | LOSS |
| ANA@CHI | ANA -125 | 56.9% | 3 | LOSS |
| MIN@WAS | WAS -120 | 56.2% | 3 | WIN |
| WPG@PHI | WPG -132 | 56.7% | 3 | WIN |
| NYR@TOR | TOR -133 | 58.6% | 4 | WIN |
| CGY@UTA | OVER 6 | 53.8% | 3 | LOSS |
| OTT@BUF | OTT -108 | 53.1% | 3 | LOSS |
| FLA@DET | AARON EKBLAD OVER 0.5 POINTS | 54.0% | 4 | LOSS |
| LA@MIN | LA -110 | 56.0% | 5 | LOSS |
| STL@VAN | VAN -121 | 54.6% | 4 | LOSS |
| BUF@BOS | BOS -114 | 54.9% | 3 | WIN |
| ANA@SEA | SEA -125 | 54.2% | 3 | WIN |
| ANA@SEA | TROY TERRY OVER 0.5 POINTS | 53.3% | 3 | LOSS |
| BOS@WAS | ALEX OVECHKIN TO SCORE A GOAL | 41.4% | 2 | LOSS |
| FLA@EDM | MATTHEW TKACHUK OVER 0.5 ASSTS | 53.70% | 3 | WIN |
| FLA@EDM | RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL | 54.50% | 4 | LOSS |
| EDM@FLA | ALEKSANDER BARKOV UNDER 11.5 FACEOFFS WON | 53.00% | 3 | LOSS |
| EDM@FLA | ALEKSANDER BARKOV UNDER 20.5 MINUTES ON THE ICE | 54.00% | 4 | LOSS |
| EDM@DAL | DAL -110 | 53.80% | 3 | LOSS |
| EDM@DAL | DAL -125 | 56.70% | 3 | WIN |
| TOR@FLA | MAX PACIORETTY UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL | 55.60% | 5 | LOSS |
| TOR@FLA | WILLIAM NYLANDER UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL | 54.90% | 4 | LOSS |
| CAR@WAS | WAS +140 | 47.70% | 3 | WIN |
| WPG@STL | STL -110 | 54.80% | 4 | WIN |
| WPG@STL | UNDER 5.5 | 55.70% | 4 | LOSS |
| CGY@LA | MACKENZIE WEEGAR OVER 2.5 BLOCKS | 53.10% | 3 | WIN |
| TB@NYR | TB +110 | 49.80% | 3 | LOSS |
| SJ@VAN | ALEXANDER GEORGIEV UNDER 24.5 SAVES | 54.50% | 4 | LOSS |
| BUF@TB | OVER 6.5 | 53.90% | 3 | WIN |
| NYI@PHI | PHI -110 | 54.00% | 3 | WIN |
| LV@EDM | RYAN NUGENT-HOPKINS OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL | 53.00% | 3 | WIN |
| EDM@ANA | OVER 6 | 54.20% | 3 | LOSS |
| CAR@BOS | OVER 5.5 | 54.00% | 3 | WIN |
| NYR@NJ | NJ -125 | 57.30% | 4 | WIN |
| COL@CLB | OVER 6.5 | 53.80% | 3 | WIN |