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

Published 11:46 pm Saturday, October 26, 2024

On Monday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET, the Tampa Bay Lightning are set to match up with the Nashville Predators at Amalie Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this matchup, read on.

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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 and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s total of 6.5 goals four times.
  • So far this season, four games Nashville has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
  • These two teams combine for 6.5 goals per game, 0.009999999999999787 more than the over/under for this contest.
  • These two teams combine to concede 6.5 goals per game, the same as the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -137

  • The Lightning are 3-2 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • Tampa Bay is 2-1 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -137 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
  • The Lightning have a 57.8% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.

Predators Moneyline: +114

  • Nashville is yet to win as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in two opportunities).
  • The Predators have yet to play a game with moneyline odds of +114 or longer.
  • Nashville’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 46.7% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 6, Nashville 1

Lightning Points Leaders

  • Nikita Kucherov is one of Tampa Bay’s leading contributors this season with 13 points. He has averaged one goal per game, shooting 25.8%.
  • 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 recorded 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

  • Nashville’s Filip Forsberg has totaled four assists and four goals in eight games, good for eight points.
  • Ryan O’Reilly is pivotal for Nashville’s attack with seven total points (0.9 per game), including two goals and five assists through eight games.
  • Nashville’s Roman Josi has five points, courtesy of zero goals (13th on team) and five assists (first).
  • 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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