Stanley Cup Finals: Advanced computer model picks Lightning vs. Stars Game 1

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the Dallas Stars square off in Game 1 of the 2020 Stanley Cup Final at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday. William Hill lists the Lightning as -160 favorites on the money line, while the Over-Under for goals expected is set at five. Before you make any Lightning vs. Stars picks and NHL Stanley Cup predictions, see what SportsLine's advanced computer model has to say.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every NHL game 10,000 times, taking into account factors like current form, individual matchups, injuries and short- and long-term trends when making NHL picks. The model seeks the best values on the money line, puck line and total.

Now, it has set its sights on Lightning vs. Stars. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the money line has all the value! You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any NHL picks.

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