Predators vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds (Back the OVER Trend in Interconference Showdown)
The Nashville Predators are in the drivers seat when it comes to clinching a wild card spot in the Western Conference. They have a two point lead over the Dallas Stars in the second wild card spot, and a four point lead on the Golden Knights who are on the outside looking in. Even more importantly, the Predators have a game in hand on both of them.
Tonight, they take on the Lightning who are still attempting to improve on their seeding in the Atlantic Division. A first round matchup with the Maple Leafs is likely, but they still have a chance to secure home-ice advantage.
Let's take a look at the odds via WynnBET for tonight's interconference matchup.
Predators vs. Lightning Odds and Total
Moneyline:
- Predators +135
- Lightning -155
Puck line:
- Predators +1.5 (-180)
- Lightning -1.5 (+150)
Total:
- 6 (Over -130/Under +110)
Predators vs. Lightning Betting Trends
- The UNDER is 6-2 in the Predators' last eight games.
- Lightning are 8-2 in their last 10 games vs. Predators.
- The OVER is 11-2 in the Predators' last 13 road games.
- The OVER is 8-2 in the Lightning's last 10 home games.
- Lightning are 5-1 in last six games vs. Western Conference.
Predators vs. Lightning Prediction and Pick
The Lightning's defense has been concerning as of late, so I'm going to lean toward the OVER in this one.
Over their last 25 games, Tampa Bay ranks 21st in expected goals against per 60 minutes at 3.05 while also ranking 20th in high danger scoring chances allowed.
That could spell trouble for them now that they face a Predators team that ranks 10th in shooting percentage over the same stretch. The OVER is 11-2 in the Predator's last 13 road games and 8-2 in the Lightning's last 10 home games. I expect those trends to continue tonight.
Lean: OVER 6 (-130)
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