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Predators vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Dec 8, 2022

Predators vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Dec 8, 2022

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Nashville Predators lock horns with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena.

Dimers' top betting picks for Predators vs. Lightning, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed below.

 

Who will win Predators vs. Lightning?

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Predators-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 62% chance of beating the Predators.

More: Predators vs. Lightning Simulated 10,000 Times

Predators vs. Lightning Game Odds

  • Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (+145), Predators +1.5 (-160)
  • Moneyline: Lightning -175, Predators +152
  • Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-105/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites versus the Predators, with +145 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Predators (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -160.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at +152, where you can bet $100 to profit $152, earning a total payout of $252, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Predators (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Predators vs. Lightning

 

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling expertise to help you make more informed investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Predators are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Predators moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Predators vs. Lightning Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Predators-Lightning matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Predators vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Predators vs. Lightning? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Predators and Lightning.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Stamkos a 9.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 41.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

 

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

  • Filip Forsberg: 6.4% probability
  • Matt Duchene: 5.3% probability
  • Jordan Gross: 5.0% probability
  • Nino Niederreiter: 4.4% probability
  • Roman Josi: 3.3% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Steven Stamkos: 9.0% probability
  • Nikita Kucherov: 7.6% probability
  • Brayden Point: 6.6% probability
  • Nick Paul: 4.6% probability
  • Brandon Hagel: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Nashville Predators

  • Filip Forsberg: 29.7% probability
  • Jordan Gross: 28.5% probability
  • Matt Duchene: 28.1% probability
  • Nino Niederreiter: 22.3% probability
  • Roman Josi: 19.7% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

  • Steven Stamkos: 41.6% probability
  • Nikita Kucherov: 38.4% probability
  • Brayden Point: 34.2% probability
  • Brandon Hagel: 25.3% probability
  • Nick Paul: 22.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Predators vs. Lightning on Thursday December 8, 2022.

 

Predators vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Lightning and Predators at Amalie Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

  • Who: Nashville Predators vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Date: Thursday December 8, 2022
  • Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
  • Venue: Amalie Arena

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What other NHL games are on tonight?

Now you've got the 411 on Predators vs. Lightning, take a look at the latest betting analysis for all upcoming NHL games in Dimers' NHL Bet Hub, where you can find probabilities and odds, plus our best bets for each and every NHL matchup.

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Kevin Hansen
Senior Sports Analyst

Kevin Hansen has a track record of delivering high-quality content. He writes about all sports, but his favorites are the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL. Kevin enjoys crunching the numbers and using data-driven insights to take on the sportsbooks. The majority of Kevin's time is spent writing about sports betting. His love for data and analytics drove him to the world of sports betting. Finding an edge in sports betting can take a long time, but Kevin believes it is well worth the effort. Kevin is just as passionate about sports as you are, and he empowers fellow bettors to become more educated through simple, actionable betting tips. It can be difficult to navigate the world of sports betting, which is where Kevin comes in to make it as simple as possible for you to pick a winner.

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