How to Pick the Lightning vs. Predators Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – October 28

Published 11:34 pm Saturday, October 26, 2024

Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Monday’s game at 7:30 PM ET between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Nashville Predators features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this game.

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Lightning vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

  • This season, Tampa Bay games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under four times.
  • This season, four of Nashville’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
  • The over/under for this game (6.5) is 0.0 less than the combined scoring averages for the Lightning (3.88) and Predators (2.63).
  • This game’s total equals the 6.5 goals per game these two teams give up combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -137

  • The Lightning have been victorious in three of their five games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (60.0%).
  • Tampa Bay is 2-1 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -137 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
  • Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Lightning have an implied probability of 57.8% to win.

Predators Moneyline: +114

  • Nashville is yet to win as the moneyline underdog this season (in two opportunities).
  • The Predators have not played a game with moneyline odds of +114 or longer.
  • Nashville has a 46.7% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 6, Nashville 1

Lightning Points Leaders

  • One of Tampa Bay’s top offensive players this season is Nikita Kucherov, who has put up 13 points in eight games.
  • Anthony Cirelli has 10 points (one goal, nine assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • On 19 shots (for six goals) and four assists, Brandon Hagel has created 10 points this season.
  • As Tampa Bay’s top goalie, Andrei Vasilevskiy has recorded 4 wins and 3 losses this season while giving up 17 goals with 147 saves.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg has totaled four goals (0.5 per game) and collected four assists (0.5 per game), taking five shots per game and shooting 10%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with eight total points (one per game).
  • Ryan O’Reilly’s seven points this season, including two goals and five assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Nashville.
  • Roman Josi has scored zero goals and contributed five assists for Nashville, giving him a point total of five.
  • Juuse Saros has a record of 2-4-0 in six games this season, conceding 16 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 158 saves and a .908 save percentage, 21st in the league.

Lightning’s Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/22/2024 Devils W 8-5 Away +130
10/24/2024 Wild L 4-2 Home -161
10/26/2024 Capitals W 3-0 Home -165
10/28/2024 Predators Home -137
10/30/2024 Avalanche Away
11/1/2024 Wild Away
11/3/2024 Jets Away

Predators’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
10/22/2024 Bruins W 4-0 Home -142
10/25/2024 Blackhawks W 3-2 Away -180
10/26/2024 Blue Jackets W 4-3 Home -196
10/28/2024 Lightning Away +114
10/31/2024 Oilers Home
11/2/2024 Avalanche Home
11/4/2024 Kings Home

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Tampa Bay vs. Nashville Game Info

  • Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
  • Time: 7:30 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Tampa, Florida
  • Venue: Amalie Arena

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