Predators vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 8 December 2023
Last updated: Dec 8, 2023, 1:09AM | Published: Dec 6, 2023, 9:26PM
The Nashville Predators will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Bridgestone Arena on Friday, beginning at 12:00pm AEDT.
Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Predators vs Lightning game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Predators vs Lightning
Based on state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Nashville-Tampa Bay NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Predators a 52% chance of beating the Lightning at Bridgestone Arena.
More: Predators vs Lightning Simulated 10,000 Times
Predators vs Lightning: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Bridgestone Arena are shown here:
- Head to Head: Predators $1.77, Lightning $2.20
- Line: Predators -1.5 ($2.90), Lightning +1.5 ($1.44)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.95, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Predators at $1.77. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Lightning at $2.20.
The Predators are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Lightning, with odds of $2.90 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.44.
The Over/Under for Predators vs Lightning is set at 6.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95, while PointsBet currently has odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of staying Under.
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Predators vs Lightning: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.20 with bet365 (2.6% edge)
- Line: Lightning +1.5 at $1.44 with PointsBet (69% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (55% probability)
Stats Insider's Predators vs Lightning predictions are based on market-leading simulations and gambling intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.
While the Predators have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lightning to win is our recommended option due to the 2.6% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.
Predators vs Lightning: Prediction
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Predators vs Lightning: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Predators vs Lightning? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is the most likely player to score the first goal in Predators vs Lightning.
Forsberg has a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Predators star has a 43.9% chance of registering an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Predators First Goal Scorer Tips
- Filip Forsberg: 9.3% probability
- Ryan O'Reilly: 5.9% probability
- Roman Josi: 4.3% probability
- Yakov Trenin: 3.9% probability
- Gustav Nyquist: 3.7% probability
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 7.2% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 6.5% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 6.3% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 5.1% probability
- Nick Paul: 3.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Predators Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Filip Forsberg: 43.9% probability
- Ryan O'Reilly: 31.2% probability
- Roman Josi: 22.8% probability
- Gustav Nyquist: 21.9% probability
- Yakov Trenin: 20.6% probability
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Nikita Kucherov: 34.4% probability
- Brayden Point: 33.8% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 31.3% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 27.3% probability
- Nick Paul: 20.9% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Nashville vs Tampa Bay game at Bridgestone Arena.
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Predators vs Lightning: Preview
The match-up between the Predators and Lightning at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to begin at 12:00pm AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Friday 8 December 2023
- Time: 12:00pm AEDT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Nashville vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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