How to Pick the Predators vs. Lightning Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 29

Published 4:40 am Thursday, November 28, 2024

Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Friday’s game at 3:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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Predators vs. Lightning Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under eight times.
  • There have been 10 Tampa Bay games with over 6.5 goals this season.
  • The total for this game (6.5) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.35) and the Lightning (3.81).
  • These two teams allow a combined 6.3 goals per game, 0.2 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -122

  • The Predators have been victorious in seven of their 15 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (46.7%).
  • Nashville is 6-8 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -122 or shorter (42.9% win percentage).
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 55.0% chance to win.

Lightning Moneyline: +102

  • Tampa Bay has three wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened seven times).
  • The Lightning have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +102 or longer (in four chances).
  • Tampa Bay’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 49.5% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • Roman Josi has been important to Nashville’s offense this season, registering 18 points in 23 games.
  • Filip Forsberg has 17 points (nine goals, eight assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Through 23 games, Ryan O’Reilly has proven himself as a scoring option for Nashville. He has 13 points (four goals and nine assists).
  • In the 19 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .913, 17th in the league.

Lightning Points Leaders

  • Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov has totaled 20 assists and 12 goals in 21 games, good for 32 points.
  • Brandon Hagel’s 26 points this season, including nine goals and 17 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Tampa Bay.
  • Anthony Cirelli has nine goals and 13 assists for Nashville.
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy has a record of 10-7-1 in 18 games this season, conceding 42 goals (2.4 goals against average) with 425 saves and a .910 save percentage, 21st in the league.

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/23/2024 Jets W 4-1 Home -146
11/25/2024 Devils L 5-2 Away +124
11/27/2024 Flyers L 3-2 Home -176
11/29/2024 Lightning Home -122
11/30/2024 Wild Away
12/4/2024 Maple Leafs Away
12/5/2024 Canadiens Away

Lightning’s Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/23/2024 Stars L 4-2 Home -104
11/25/2024 Avalanche W 8-2 Home -115
11/27/2024 Capitals L 5-4 Home -160
11/29/2024 Predators Away +102
11/30/2024 Maple Leafs Home
12/5/2024 Sharks Home
12/8/2024 Canucks Away

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Nashville vs. Tampa Bay Game Info

  • Date: Friday, November 29, 2024
  • Time: 3:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
  • Location: Nashville, Tennessee
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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