The NHL hockey betting odds menu sees a clash between Tampa Bay and Nashville Predators on Thursday, with the host Lightning trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who back them on the moneyline.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Tampa Bay Lightning were listed earlier today as -120 moneyline favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark (including Sportsbook), while odds makers set the Sportsbook betting total around 5.5.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 3-2.3 win for the Predators on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 19-16-4 so far on the season. The Nashville Predators, meanwhile, are 16-14-7. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Tampa Bay go 18-16-5 and the Predators go 17-16-4 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Nashville injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Tampa Bay Lightning at No. 17 and the Nashville Predators at No. 16 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Tampa Bay's No. 8-ranked offense, averaging 2.9 goals per game, against a Predators defense that ranks No. 15 at 2.76 goals allowed. The Lightning power play is averaging 23.45% while the Predators defense kills off 81.74% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Nashville was a 2-1 loser at home against the Canadiens. Bettors on Montreal at +104 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Tampa Bay was a 6-4 loser at home against the Jets. Bettors on Winnipeg at +127 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (10) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
- Nashville is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Nashville is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Nashville is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
- Nashville is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Tampa Bay is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Tampa Bay is 6-12 SU in its last 18 games
- Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
- Tampa Bay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing Nashville
Next Betting Matchups
Nashville at Florida, Friday, January 6th
Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, Saturday, January 7th
