Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators Predictions
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Lightning 3-Way Moneyline @ -106
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Lightning to Come Out on Top
The Lightning look great value on the 3-Way Moneyline and our prediction is that the visitors will claim a victory over the Predators. We’re happy to take the -106 that they win in regulation time.
We’ve locked in our Lightning vs Predators predictions, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Explore the full analysis behind each wager further down the page.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning clash with the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena, with face-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, October 31.
Tampa Bay Lightning have lost their previous two on the road. Their most recent game was at home at Benchmark International Arena where they recorded a 6-4 victory over Winnipeg Jets. Pontus Holmberg landed 4 points, including 1 goal and 3 assists.
Nashville Predators have lost back-to-back games, most recently suffering a 4-3 home defeat to Washington Capitals at Bridgestone Arena. Filip Forsberg recorded two goals and Ross Colton scored the other.
H2H: Lightning Have Won 9 of Previous 10 H2H Encounters
These two teams last met at Benchmark International Arena, with the Lightning claiming the win. Beating the Predators by a 3-2 scoreline. The Lightning have won four on the spin against the Predators. They’ve also claimed 9 victories in the past 10 head-to-head encounters.
Starting Goalies
Andrei Vasilevskiy (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
6-3-0
2.9
.876
0
25/26
42-19-4
2.3
.910
3
Juuse Saros (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
26/27
3-3-4
3
.902
0
25/26
28-22-8
3.2
.894
0
Tampa Bay Lightning – Last 10 Games
7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.0 goals from 31.1 shots on goal, with a 18.0% powerplay efficiency. The Lightning have been giving up 3.2 goals from 24.5 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.4%.
Brandon Hagel is the top points scorer with 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, with Nikita Kucherov recording 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 3.00 goal against average with a .873 save percentage.
Nashville Predators – Last 10 Games
The Predators have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 28.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 28.1 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.9%.
The top points scorer is Ryan O’Reilly with 12 points, 7 goals and 5 assists, while Roman Josi is next in line after registering 12 points, all of which were assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.93 GAA with a .900 SV%.
Best Bet
There is -106 available when it comes to Lightning on the 60-minute line. We believe that the visitors has a strong chance of winning this NHL encounter and the odds makes plenty of appeal.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Lightning have won 7 of their last 10 games.Lightning have won 3 of their last 5 games.Predators have lost 4 of their last 5 games.Predators have lost 7 of their last 10 games.Predators have lost their last 2 games.Predators have lost their last 4 games against Lightning.
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Lightning 3-Way Moneyline Probability
If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 51.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Player Prop Picks
Nikita Kucherov (Lightning) has had at least one assist in 6 of the past 10 games. We can therefore place a Player Assists wager at an eye-catching -208 in the hope that our pick covers the line.
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Predicting a Close-Run Battle
With a 63% chance of securing victory, Tampa Bay Lightning are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -169. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +140 about Nashville Predators.
1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +108.
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Brandon Hagel Favorite to Be First Goalscorer
Brandon Hagel is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +1000. Alternatively, there’s the chance to back him to find the net at any stage at +135.
Player Goals
Brandon Hagel (Lightning)
Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)
Jake Guentzel (Lightning)
Brayden Point (Lightning)
Player Assists
Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)
Roman Josi (Predators)
Brandon Hagel (Lightning)
Jake Guentzel (Lightning)
Player Shots
Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)
Brandon Hagel (Lightning)
Jake Guentzel (Lightning)
Brayden Point (Lightning)
Micro Betting
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the NHL micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term wagers and this might include the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Tampa Bay Lightning Stats
Nashville Predators Stats
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 5.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 31.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 7.7
Blocks: 15.9
Faceoff Wins : 28.2
Hits: 19.7
Giveaways: 14.7
Takeaways: 3.1
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 25.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 4.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 9.4
Blocks: 16.9
Faceoff Wins : 25.3
Hits: 25.8
Giveaways: 16.5
Takeaways: 4.8
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 1.1
Shots: 26.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8
Blocks: 13.2
Faceoff Wins : 29.6
Hits: 22.6
Giveaways: 17.3
Takeaways: 4.8
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 1.2
Shots: 26.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0
Penalty Minutes: 7.8
Blocks: 13.7
Faceoff Wins : 29.5
Hits: 20.1
Giveaways: 15.5
Takeaways: 4.7
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Kevin Thompson
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