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Lightning vs. Predators prediction: Tampa Bay favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [10/28/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators predictions for NHL Tuesday.
The Nashville Predators will square off with the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Bridgestone Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:45PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model predicts the Lightning as the most likely winner of the Lightning vs. Predators game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including goal scorer projections, best bets and player prop picks.
Lightning vs. Predators prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Lightning and Predators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Lightning a 60% chance of beating the Predators.
According to our model, the Predators (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.
Lightning vs. Predators odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lightning | Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+145) | +1.5 (-164) |
| Moneyline | -175 | +152 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lightning vs. Predators picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Predators +1.5 | -164 |
| Moneyline | Predators | +152 |
| Total | Over 6 | -105 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Predators +1.5 at the spread.
Lightning vs. Predators player props
Who will score a goal in Lightning vs. Predators?
According to our model, Jake Guentzel is most likely to score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Predators.
Our projections give Guentzel a 43.2% chance of scoring a goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the star is a 9.0% chance of registering the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jake Guentzel | 43.2% |
| Brayden Point | 42.8% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 38.8% |
| Brandon Hagel | 31.6% |
| Anthony Cirelli | 30.5% |
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 35.3% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 31.9% |
| Steven Stamkos | 27.1% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 25.2% |
| Michael Bunting | 18.6% |
First goal scorer predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 9.3% |
| Jake Guentzel | 9.0% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 7.5% |
| Anthony Cirelli | 6.0% |
| Brandon Hagel | 5.9% |
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 6.8% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 6.3% |
| Steven Stamkos | 4.6% |
| Ryan O'Reilly | 4.3% |
| Michael Bunting | 3.9% |
Lightning vs. Predators game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's game between the Predators and Lightning at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:45PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators
- Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
- Time: 7:45PM ET/4:45PM PT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Lightning, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Predators on Tuesday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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