Monday’s NHL schedule includes a contest between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Nashville Predators at Amalie Arena, with the puck dropping at 7:30 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or intend to build a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and projections in the article below.

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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, Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s over/under of 6.5 goals four times.
• So far this season, four games Nashville has played finished with more than 6.5 goals.
• 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 over/under of 6.5.
• These two teams combine to concede 6.5 goals per game, equal to the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Lightning Moneyline: -137

• The Lightning have won 60.0% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (3-2).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -137 or shorter, Tampa Bay is 2-1 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Lightning’s implied win probability is 57.8%.

Predators Moneyline: +114

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

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Tampa Bay 6, Nashville 1

Lightning Points Leaders

• One of Tampa Bay’s top offensive options this season is Nikita Kucherov, who has recorded 13 points in eight games.
• Having scored one goal and adding nine assists, Anthony Cirelli is a top contributor for Tampa Bay through eight games.
• Tampa Bay’s offensive effort is aided by Brandon Hagel’s 10 points. He’s contributed four assists.
• In the seven games Andrei Vasilevskiy has played this season, his save percentage is .896, 33rd in the league.

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is an important part of the offense for Nashville, with eight points this season. He has recorded four goals and four assists in eight games.
• Ryan O’Reilly is a key contributor for Nashville, with seven total points this season. He has scored two goals and provided five assists in eight contests.
• Nashville’s Roman Josi has five points (zero goals, five assists) this season.
• Juuse Saros’ record stands at 2-4-0 on the season, giving up 16 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 158 saves with a .908 save percentage (21st in the league).

Lightning’s Schedule

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Predators’ Schedule

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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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