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

Published 11:43 pm Saturday, October 26, 2024

Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Monday’s game at 7:30 PM ET between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Nashville Predators features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, 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, four of Tampa Bay’s eight games have gone over Monday’s total of 6.5 goals.
  • Four of Nashville’s games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
  • The total for this game (6.5) is 0.0 less than the combined scoring averages for the Lightning (3.88) and Predators (2.63).
  • These two teams combine to concede 6.5 goals per game, the same as the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -137

  • In the five times this season the Lightning have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 3-2 in those games.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -137 or shorter, Tampa Bay has put together a 2-1 record (winning 66.7% of its games).
  • Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Lightning’s implied win probability is 57.8%.

Predators Moneyline: +114

  • Nashville is looking for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in two opportunities).
  • The Predators have yet to play a game with moneyline odds of +114 or longer.
  • Nashville has a 46.7% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 6, Nashville 1

Lightning Points Leaders

  • With eight goals and five assists this season, Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay’s leading contributors (13 points).
  • With one goal and nine assists, Anthony Cirelli is one of the top offensive options for Tampa Bay with his 10 points (1.3 per game).
  • On 19 shots (for six goals) and four assists, Brandon Hagel has created 10 points this season.
  • In the seven games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 33rd in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

  • Filip Forsberg is a top offensive contributor for his squad with eight points (one per game). He has scored four goals and four assists in eight games (playing 19:36 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.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has five points, courtesy of zero goals (13th on team) and five assists (first).
  • Juuse Saros’ record stands at 2-4-0 on the season, giving up 16 goals (2.7 goals against average) and amassing 158 saves with 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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