Lightning Odds Open as Moneyline Underdog vs Predators
A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Tampa Bay Lightning dueling the Nashville Predators on Tuesday at Bridgestone Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Tampa Bay Lightning opened as 121 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3-2.7 victory for the Lightning. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to spoil to the party on Tuesday; they are 4-2-0 this season, while the Predators are 4-1-0. Tampa Bay is 2-3-1 on the totals; Nashville is 2-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The Lightning - Predators odds would favor the Lightning if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Nashville is rated No. 12 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Tampa Bay is at No. 5.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Nashville Predators No. 16-ranked offense (2.8 goals per game) against a Tampa Bay Lightning defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.5 goals per game allowed. The Predators Sportsbook has clicked at a 26.67% rate while the Lightning have a 61.11% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Sabres at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at -273 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Winnipeg, Friday, October 23rd
Nashville home to Anaheim, Thursday, October 22nd