In this article, we will formulate a Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 28th, at Amalie Arena.
Predators Are Hot
The Predators are playing well heading into this game, and they have won three straight games. In the last game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Predators scored four goals and they ended up winning by three goals. Brady Skjei was strong, finishing with two assists. Scott Wedgewood started in goal and he saved 25 of the 28 shots that he faced. In this game, the goaltending is going to need to be strong again. If the goaltending struggles, there are going to be some issues.
The Predators are averaging 2.63 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.5 goals per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league, while the defense is ranked 24th. They are averaging 35.8 shots per game, which is the top in the NHL, so it’s a bit shocking how few goals they score overall.
Which Lightning Team Shows Up?
The Lightning overall has played well this season, but they have had a couple of duds. In the last game though on Saturday, the Lightning’s defense didn’t give up any goals to the Washington Capitals and they ended up winning 3-0. Andrei Vasilevsky was dominant, stopping all 32 shots that he faced. Michaell Chaffee also scored a goal. The Lightning are averaging 3.88 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.0 goals per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league, while the defense is ranked 9th. The Lightning will face the Avalanche following this one.
Why the Lightning Will Beat the Predators
- The Predators have lost six of their last seven games at Amalie Arena.
- The Lightning have won five of their last six games against the Predators.
- The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games following a win.
- The Lightning have covered the puck line in six of their last seven home games against Central Division opponents.
- The Lightning have won the second period in five of their last six games as favorites against Central Division opponents.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators Prediction
The Lightning are going to come out on top here. The Lightning’s defense has been inconsistent at times, but in the last game they didn’t give up any goals and their defense is going to step up in a big way here. The Predators are averaging only 2.63 goals per game, and their offense is going to really struggle again here. The Lightning will score three or four goals, and they will come out on top. Back the Lightning on the puck line.