If you’re looking for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday at 3:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we offer our picks and projections for this showdown.

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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, 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.
• These two teams combine for 6.2 goals per game, 0.33999999999999986 less than the over/under set for this contest.
• 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

• The Predators have won 46.7% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (7-8).
• Nashville is 6-8 when playing 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

• Tampa Bay has three wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened seven times).
• The Lightning have a pair of victories in games with moneyline odds of +102 or longer (in four chances).
• Tampa Bay has a 49.5% chance to win this game (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 players this season is Roman Josi, who has put up 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.
• On 36 shots (for four goals) and nine assists, Ryan O’Reilly has contributed 13 points this season.
• Juuse Saros (6-10-3) has a 2.6 goals against average and a save percentage of .913 for Nashville.

Lightning Points Leaders

• Nikita Kucherov is a top offensive contributor for his team with 32 points (1.5 per game). He has totaled 12 goals and 20 assists in 21 games (playing 21:45 per game).
• Tampa Bay’s Brandon Hagel has racked up 26 total points (1.2 per game), with nine goals and 17 assists.
• Tampa Bay’s Anthony Cirelli has 22 points (nine goals, 13 assists) this season.
• 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

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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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