The Nashville Predators (12-9-2) and Tampa Bay Lightning (15-9-1) meet Thursday at Amalie Arena in Tampa. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Predators vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Predators look to cap a 3-game road trip with a 4th consecutive victory overall. Nashville has benefitted from a combination of a solid power play, timely goals and good goaltending during the streak, including a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders last time out on Friday.
The Lightning were doubled up 4-2 at home by the Detroit Red Wings Tuesday, although they are still a solid 8-3 across the past 11 games overall. These teams just met Nov. 19, with the Lightning coming away with a 3-2 overtime win as the Under connected in the Music City.
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