The matchup between the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning at 3:00 PM ET on Friday has a variety of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Predators vs. Lightning Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

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

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -122

• The Predators have won 46.7% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (7-8).
• Nashville is 6-8 when 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

• In Tampa Bay’s seven games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has three wins.
• 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 matchup (implied from its moneyline odds).

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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 recorded 18 points in 23 games.
• Filip Forsberg is another of Nashville’s important contributors currently with 17 total points (nine goals and eight assists) to his name.
• 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).
• In the 19 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .913, 17th in the league.

Lightning Points Leaders

• Nikita Kucherov is an important part of the offense for Tampa Bay, with 32 points this season. He has put up 12 goals and 20 assists in 21 games.
• Brandon Hagel is key for Tampa Bay’s attack with 26 total points (1.2 per game), including nine goals and 17 assists through 21 contests.
• Anthony Cirelli has nine goals and 13 assists for Nashville.
• Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy is 10-7-1 this season, compiling 425 saves and permitting 42 goals (2.4 goals against average) 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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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