Whether you’re looking to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Friday’s game at 3:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning features a slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, check out our best bets for this matchup.

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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, eight of Nashville’s 23 games have gone over Friday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• There have been 10 Tampa Bay games with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• The Predators score 2.35 goals per game, compared to the Lightning’s average of 3.81, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• 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

• In the 15 times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 7-8 in those games.
• Nashville is 6-8 when it has played with moneyline odds of -122 or shorter (42.9% win percentage).
• Based on this matchup’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 55.0% 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 won two games with moneyline odds of +102 or longer (in four such games).
• Tampa Bay has a 49.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Roman Josi is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with 18 points. He has averaged 0.2 goals per game, shooting 6.3%.
• With nine goals and eight assists, Filip Forsberg is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 17 points (0.7 per game).
• Through 23 games, Ryan O’Reilly has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 13 points (four goals and nine assists).
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 6 wins and 10 losses this season while giving up 48 goals with 503 saves.

Lightning Points Leaders

• Nikita Kucherov’s 12 goals and 20 assists in 21 matchups give him 32 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• Brandon Hagel has made a big impact for Tampa Bay this season with 26 points, thanks to nine goals and 17 assists.
• Anthony Cirelli has nine goals and 13 assists for Nashville.
• Andrei Vasilevskiy’s record stands at 10-7-1 on the season, allowing 42 goals (2.4 goals against average) and amassing 425 saves with a .910 save percentage (21st in the league).

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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)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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