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

Published 12:41 am Sunday, October 27, 2024

Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your eyes 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 contest.

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Lightning vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

  • Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s over/under (6.5 goals) four times this season.
  • Four of Nashville’s games have finished with more than 6.5 goals this season.
  • The Lightning score 3.88 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.63, adding up to 0.0 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
  • These two teams combine to concede 6.5 goals per game, equal to the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -137

  • The Lightning have gone 3-2 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
  • Tampa Bay is 2-1 (victorious in 66.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -137 or shorter.
  • 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 haven’t played a game with moneyline odds of +114 or longer.
  • Nashville’s implied probability to win is 46.7% based on the moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 6, Nashville 1

Lightning Points Leaders

  • A productive offensive player this season for Tampa Bay, Nikita Kucherov has put up 13 points.
  • Anthony Cirelli has one goal and nine assists for Tampa Bay to compile 10 total points (1.3 per game).
  • On 19 shots (for six goals) and four assists, Brandon Hagel has contributed 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’s four goals and four assists in eight contests give him eight points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
  • 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’ 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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