Predators vs. Lightning Prediction & Picks

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators square off in the season opener at Amalie Arena on Tuesday, October 10 at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN and ESPN+.

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As action begins for the beginning of the NHL season, here is who we project to secure the win in Tuesday's action.

Predators vs. Lightning Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer projection model for this game calls for 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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Predators vs Lightning Additional Info

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators posted a record of 13-8-21 in overtime contests last season on their way to an overall mark of 42-32-8.
• Nashville picked up 42 points (18-8-6) in its 32 games decided by one goal.
• In 14 games last season when the Predators ended up with just one goal, they picked up five points (2-11-1).
• When Nashville scored a pair of goals last season, they amassed 25 points (11-7-3 record).
• The Predators scored at least three goals in 40 games, earning 61 points from those contests.
• Nashville scored a lone power-play goal in 26 games last season and registered 35 points.
• When outshooting its opponent last season, Nashville was 16-10-3 (35 points).
• The Predators were outshot by their opponents in 52 games last season, going 26-21-5 to register 57 points.

Team Stats Comparison (2022-23)

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Predators vs. Lightning 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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