# NHL

Predators vs Lightning prediction

Nashville Predators at Tampa Bay Lightning, Tuesday 29 December, 7:00 PM ET at Benchmark International Arena. Our line gives the Lightning a 68% chance.

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NHLNSH leads series 1-0
Predators5-4-5
vs
Lightning8-3-2

Benchmark International Arena, TampaTV: Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN

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Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Predators

  • GoalsSteven Stamkos8
  • AssistsRoman Josi14
  • PointsFilip Forsberg17

Lightning

  • GoalsBrandon Hagel8
  • AssistsNikita Kucherov14
  • PointsNikita Kucherov18

Season averages

NSHStatTB
3.14Goals Against Average3.23
28.9Shots Against per Game24.9
88.9Penalty Kill Percentage77.1
5Power Play Goals Against8
0Short Handed Goals Against0
2.93Goals For per Game3.69
26.3Shots per Game30.1
15Power Play Goals7
31.9Power Play Percentage15.2
2Short Handed Goals0

Last five games

Predators

  • Lat PIT3-2 OT
  • Wvs COL6-2
  • Lvs NYI4-3 SO
  • Lvs WSH4-3
  • Wvs TB5-4 SO

Lightning

  • Wat VGK6-2
  • Lat COL6-3
  • Lat UTA5-4 OT
  • Wvs WPG6-4
  • Lat NSH5-4 SO

Injury report

Predators

  • Nobody listed

Lightning

  • Zemgus GirgensonsOut
  • Yanni GourdeInjured Reserve

Game info

Venue
Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
TV
Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN
Season series
NSH leads series 1-0

Lightning and Predators this season

  1. Sat 31 OctLightning 4, Predators 5Final
  2. Tue 29 DecPredators at LightningTue 7:00 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Predators vs Lightning?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Tuesday 29 December 2026. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Predators vs Lightning on?

ESPN lists Scripps Sports, The Spot - MTN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Predators vs Lightning?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Tampa Bay Lightning a 68% chance, so a call on them pays x1.47. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Predators vs Lightning played?

At Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.

How many times do the Lightning and Predators play this season?

This season's schedule has 2 games between them, 1 already played.

Who has won more Lightning vs Predators games this season?

The Nashville Predators lead 1-0 this season.

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