Lightning vs. Predators Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for Lightning vs. Predators in the NHL on Saturday, October 31, 2026 including our projected final score and probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, game total, and player props.
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Pre-Game Probabilities Last updated:

Moneyline

Moneyline
Win %
  • Lightning
    57.3%
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  • Predators
    42.7%
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Player Props
Lightning
Probability
  • Brandon Hagel
    38.6%
  • Nikita Kucherov
    37.2%
  • Jake Guentzel
    36.2%
  • Brayden Point
  • Anthony Cirelli
Predators
Probability
  • Steven Stamkos
    36.1%
  • Filip Forsberg
    35.3%
  • Ryan O'Reilly
    28.9%
  • Adam Edstrom
  • Jonathan Marchessault

Lightning vs. Predators prediction & analysis

Game overview: NHL Saturday

  • Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators
  • Date: Saturday, October 31, 2026
  • Puck drop: 2:00PM ET
  • Venue: Bridgestone Arena

Current betting odds

  • Puck line: Lightning (-1.5, +155), Predators (+1.5, -155)
  • Total (Over/Under): 6 goals (-115/-102)
  • Moneyline: Lightning -157, Predators +160

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Lightning: 58.4%
  • Predators: 41.6%

Our NHL win probabilities come from a machine learning model that assesses each team’s offensive and defensive performance, calculating multiple factors and accounting for OT and shootout chances.

It draws from these projections to forecast probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and total goals.

Lightning vs. Predators player props & projections

Our highest anytime goalscorer probabilities for this game are:

  • Brandon Hagel, Lightning: 38.5%
  • Nikita Kucherov, Lightning: 37.6%
  • Steven Stamkos, Predators: 36.8%
  • Filip Forsberg, Predators: 36.7%

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Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Lightning a win probability of 58.4%, while the Predators have a win probability of 41.6%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Lightning are more likely to beat the Predators in the NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday.

That is the straight-up read. Whether either side is worth backing depends on the price, which is what our betting model rates.

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