Lightning vs. Predators Prediction & Picks
The Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators hit the ice for the season opener at Amalie Arena on Tuesday, October 10 at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN+.
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As the action begins for the beginning of the NHL season, here is who we project to bring home the win in Tuesday's action.
Lightning vs. Predators Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game expects a final score of Lightning 4, Predators 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-160)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
- Computer Predicted Spread: Lightning (-1.7)
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Lightning vs Predators Additional Info
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning were 46-30-6 overall and 8-9-17 in overtime matchups last season.
- In the 23 games Tampa Bay played that were decided by one goal, it had a 9-7-7 record (good for 25 points).
- Looking at the 11 times last season the Lightning ended a game with just one goal, they had a 1-9-1 record, picking up three points.
- Tampa Bay lost all 11 games last season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Lightning were 47-10-7 when they scored three or more goals (to register 101 points).
- In the 36 games when Tampa Bay scored a lone power-play goal, it had a 20-12-4 record (44 points).
- In the 47 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay was 28-13-6 (62 points).
- The Lightning's opponent had more shots in 39 games last season. The Lightning finished 18-18-3 in those matchups (39 points).
Team Stats Comparison (2022-23)
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Lightning vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at 5:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN and ESPN+
- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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