Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Predators vs Lightning

The Nashville Predators meet the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Sunday, March 29.

For a value wager, head to the 3-Way Moneyline where you can bet on the Lightning to beat the Predators in regulation time. Our prediction is currently available at an attractive -127.

Nashville Predators have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to Montreal Canadiens by a 4-1 scoreline at Bridgestone Arena. Predators racked up 24 shots and Zachary L'Heureux bagged the only goal.

Tampa Bay Lightning last game saw them claim a 4-2 home win over Ottawa Senators at Benchmark International Arena. There were four different goalscorers including Jake Guentzel. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy had a great game and ended up with 26 saves (1.000).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lightning won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 5-2 triumph when facing the Predators at Bridgestone Arena. It’s been three victories on the bounce for the Lightning when playing the Predators. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Justus Annunen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-10-2	2.9	.898	0
23/24	8-4-1	2.25	.928	2

Jonas Johansson (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-9-2	3.3	.883	0
23/24	12-7-5	3.37	.890	2

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 23.7 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have been giving up 2.6 goals from 32.8 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.8%.

Filip Forsberg is the top points scorer with 12 points, 5 goals and 7 assists, with Jonathan Marchessault recording 9 points which were all assists. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 2.75 goal against average with a .916 save percentage.

The Lightning have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.1 goals from 27.1 shots on goal, with a 17.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 25.9 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.5%.

The top points scorer is Nikita Kucherov with 18 points, 6 goals and 12 assists, while Brandon Hagel is next in line after having 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 2.22 GAA with a .911 SV%, including one shutout.

Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping our pick nice and simple by heading to the 60-minute line. Take the -127 that Tampa Bay Lightning are able to secure a victory in this NHL encounter.

The handicappers at Sportsgambler.com stay on top of the latest injuries, while recent form also shapes our hockey picks. We combine this insight with up-to-date NHL stats for sharper predictions.

Key Predators vs Lightning stats:

• Lightning have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• Lightning have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Predators have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Predators have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Predators have lost their last 2 games.
• Lightning have won the last 3 games between these teams.

Lightning 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 55.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

If you’re looking for a bet at bigger odds, then Tampa Bay are an option on the Puck Line. The sportsbooks have a series of lines that you can back them to cover.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 1 - 3 Lightning

There could be merit in backing the Lightning to win 3-1. Odds of +1700 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Lightning

1-0

Predators

+6600

Lightning

+5500

2-0

Predators

+6600

Lightning

+4500

2-1

Predators

+1900

Lightning

+1500

3-0

Predators

+5000

Lightning

+2900

3-1

Predators

+2800

Lightning

+1700

3-2

Predators

+1100

Lightning

+850

4-0

Predators

+7000

Lightning

+3000

4-1

Predators

+2500

Lightning

+1300

4-2

Predators

+2200

Lightning

+1300

4-3

Predators

+1200

Lightning

+900

5-0

Predators

+12500

Lightning

+5000

5-1

Predators

+4500

Lightning

+1700

5-2

Predators

+2500

Lightning

+1200

5-3

Predators

+2900

Lightning

+1800

5-4

Predators

+2200

Lightning

+1700

6-0

Predators

+2200

Lightning

+7000

6-1

Predators

+10000

Lightning

+3500

6-2

Predators

+5000

Lightning

+2000

6-3

Predators

+4000

Lightning

+2200

6-4

Predators

+5500

Lightning

+3500

6-5

Predators

+5000

Lightning

+4000

7-0

Predators

+5000

Lightning

+10000

7-1

Predators

+5000

Lightning

+6000

7-2

Predators

+12500

Lightning

+5000

7-3

Predators

+8000

Lightning

+4000

7-4

Predators

+7500

Lightning

+5000

7-5

Predators

+11000

Lightning

+8000

7-6

Predators

+11000

Lightning

+10000

8-1

Predators

+11000

Lightning

+10000

8-2

Predators

+11000

Lightning

+8000

8-3

Predators

+11000

Lightning

+9000

8-4

Predators

+14000

Lightning

+8000

8-5

Predators

+14000

Lightning

+11000

9-2

Predators

+14000

Lightning

+13000

9-3

Predators

+14000

Lightning

+14000

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Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Tampa Bay Lightning are red-hot -204 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 67% chance of winning this game. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Nashville Predators are trading at +168.

1.5 is the puck line and 6.5 is the total goals line. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -110.

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Moneyline

Predators

+168

Lightning

-204

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+275

Tie

+340

Lightning

-127

Puck Line

Predators +1.5

-147

Lightning -1.5

+118

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

There is +130 available that Jake Guentzel finds the net at any stage. He is available at +1000 to register the first goal which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

First

+130

Anytime

+1000

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

First

+140

Anytime

+1000

Brayden Point (Lightning)

First

+180

Anytime

+1200

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

First

+190

Anytime

+1200

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

First

+250

Anytime

+1700

Gage Goncalves (Lightning)

First

+275

Anytime

+2000

Matthew Wood (Predators)

First

+300

Anytime

+2000

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

First

+310

Anytime

+2000

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

First

+333

Anytime

+2000

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

First

+333

Anytime

+2200

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

First

+340

Anytime

+1900

Corey Perry (Lightning)

First

+340

Anytime

+2200

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Pontus Holmberg (Lightning)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Roman Josi (Predators)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Yanni Gourde (Lightning)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Erik Haula (Predators)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Tyson Jost (Predators)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Zemgus Girgensons (Lightning)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Steven Santini (Lightning)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Charle-Edouard D'Astous (Lightning)

First

+700

Anytime

+4000

Fedor Svechkov (Predators)

First

+800

Anytime

+4000

Zachary L'Heureux (Predators)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Reid Schaefer (Predators)

First

+850

Anytime

+5000

J.J. Moser (Lightning)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Brady Skjei (Predators)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Ryan Ufko (Predators)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Scott Sabourin (Lightning)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Ryan McDonagh (Lightning)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

Over 0.5

-135

Under 0.5

-100

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-115

Brayden Point (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+105

Under 0.5

-145

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-149

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Gage Goncalves (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Brady Skjei (Predators)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-455

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-526

Matthew Wood (Predators)

Over 0.5

+400

Under 0.5

-667

Player Shots

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-164

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

-145

Under 2.5

+105

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

-164

Under 2.5

+125

Brayden Point (Lightning)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-141

Filip Forsberg (Predators)

Over 2.5

-175

Under 2.5

+130

Steven Stamkos (Predators)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-141

Roman Josi (Predators)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Ryan O'Reilly (Predators)

Over 1.5

-145

Under 1.5

+105

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Jonathan Marchessault (Predators)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

+140

Luke Evangelista (Predators)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+115

Erik Haula (Predators)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-145

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nashville Predators Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.70 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.10 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 23.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.6
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 25.3
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 5.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 19.6
• Blocks: 16.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 24.2
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 3.5

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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