If you’re searching for best bets for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s upcoming contest against the Nashville Predators on Monday at 7:30 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Lightning vs. Predators Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• This season, four of Tampa Bay’s eight games have gone over Monday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• In Nashville’s eight games this season, four have finished with more goals than Monday’s total of 6.5.
• The Lightning score 3.88 goals per game, compared to the Predators’ average of 2.63, adding up to 0.0 more goals than this contest’s total of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under equals the 6.5 goals per game these two teams allow combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -137

• In the five times this season the Lightning have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 3-2 in those games.
• Tampa Bay is 2-1 when playing with moneyline odds of -137 or shorter (66.7% win percentage).
• The Lightning’s implied moneyline win probability is 57.8% in this game.

Predators Moneyline: +114

• Nashville is aiming for its first win as the moneyline underdog this season (in two opportunities).
• The Predators’ moneyline odds are +114 or longer for the first time.
• Nashville has a 46.7% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 6, Nashville 1

Lightning Points Leaders

• Nikita Kucherov has been imperative to Tampa Bay’s offense this season, recording 13 points in eight games.
• Anthony Cirelli has one goal and nine assists for Tampa Bay to compile 10 total points (1.3 per game).
• Tampa Bay’s offensive effort is aided by Brandon Hagel’s 10 points. He’s contributed four assists.
• In seven games played this season, Andrei Vasilevskiy (4-3-0) has allowed 17 goals.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg has recorded four goals (0.5 per game) and collected four assists (0.5 per game), averaging five shots per game and shooting 10%. That makes him among the leaders for Nashville with eight total points (one per game).
• Nashville’s Ryan O’Reilly has racked up seven total points (0.9 per game), with two goals and five assists.
• Roman Josi has zero goals and five assists for Tampa Bay.
• Juuse Saros has a 2-4-0 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (21st in the league). In 6 games, he has 158 saves, and has allowed 16 goals (2.7 goals against average).

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Tampa Bay vs. Nashville Game Info

• Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Tampa, Florida
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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