For the upcoming battle between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday at 3:00 PM ET, we have outlined the best bets to ponder, along with our picks and predictions, in the article below.

Sign up for ESPN+ today to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.

Predators vs. Lightning Picks

Bet on this or any NHL matchup at BetMGM.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals eight times.
• So far this season, 10 games Tampa Bay has played finished with over 6.5 goals.
• 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).
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 more than the 6.3 goals these two teams allow per game combined.

Bet on the total at BetMGM today!

Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -122

• The Predators are 7-8 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Nashville is 6-8 (victorious in 42.9% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -122 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Predators’ implied win probability is 55.0%.

Lightning Moneyline: +102

• Tampa Bay has three wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened seven times).
• When the Lightning’s moneyline odds are +102 or longer, they have won two games in four opportunities.
• Tampa Bay has a 49.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

Place your moneyline bet at BetMGM now!

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Roman Josi, who has put up 18 points in 23 games.
• With nine goals and eight assists, Filip Forsberg is one of the most important offensive options for Nashville with his 17 points (0.7 per game).
• Nashville’s offensive effort is aided by Ryan O’Reilly’s 17 points. He’s contributed nine assists.
• Juuse Saros (6-10-3) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .913 for Nashville.

Lightning Points Leaders

• Tampa Bay’s Nikita Kucherov has recorded 20 assists and 12 goals in 21 games, good for 32 points.
• Brandon Hagel has made a big impact for Tampa Bay this season with 26 points, thanks to nine goals and 17 assists.
• Tampa Bay’s Anthony Cirelli has 22 points, courtesy of nine goals (third on team) and 13 assists (fourth).
• 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

Looking for officially licensed NHL gear? Fanatics has jerseys, hats, apparel, memorabilia, trading cards, collectibles and more.

Lightning’s Schedule

Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.

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

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.