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 (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-12-2	2.7	.906	1
23/24	8-4-1	2.25	.928	2

Jonas Johansson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-10-2	3.3	.884	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

Dive into our full Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, top player prop bets and a bet builder designed 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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Luke Evangelista Over 1.5 Shots -154

Luke Evangelista (Predators) has recorded Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -154 that he goes over the line.

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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

+6000

2-0

Predators

+6000

Lightning

+5000

2-1

Predators

+1900

Lightning

+1500

3-0

Predators

+5000

Lightning

+2900

3-1

Predators

+2500

Lightning

+1700

3-2

Predators

+1050

Lightning

+850

4-0

Predators

+6600

Lightning

+3000

4-1

Predators

+2400

Lightning

+1300

4-2

Predators

+2000

Lightning

+1300

4-3

Predators

+1200

Lightning

+950

5-0

Predators

+11000

Lightning

+5000

5-1

Predators

+4000

Lightning

+1800

5-2

Predators

+2400

Lightning

+1300

5-3

Predators

+2800

Lightning

+1900

5-4

Predators

+2200

Lightning

+1700

6-0

Predators

+2200

Lightning

+7000

6-1

Predators

+9000

Lightning

+3500

6-2

Predators

+4500

Lightning

+2200

6-3

Predators

+3500

Lightning

+2200

6-4

Predators

+5000

Lightning

+4000

6-5

Predators

+5000

Lightning

+4000

7-0

Predators

+5000

Lightning

+10000

7-1

Predators

+5000

Lightning

+6000

7-2

Predators

+12000

Lightning

+5000

7-3

Predators

+7500

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

+14000

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 -200 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 +164.

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 -118.

The best betting apps provide an extensive range of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup. Take the time to explore all your options before placing your bet to ensure you find the best value.

Moneyline

Predators

+164

Lightning

-200

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+250

Tie

+360

Lightning

-122

Puck Line

Predators +1.5

-149

Lightning -1.5

+122

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-104

Over 6.5

-118

You shouldn’t overlook the player and goalie props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Goals, Assists, Points and Shots.

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

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