NHL Prop Bets: Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning (October 31, 2026)
The Tampa Bay Lightning (8-3-1) face the Nashville Predators (4-4-5) at Bridgestone Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup.
- The Lightning have a 7-5 Puck Line record this season, while the Predators hold a record of 8-5.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +114 and UNDER at -135.
- The Lightning have a 7-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning seven games have gone over the total points line and five have gone under). The Predators have a 7-6-0 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Lightning are averaging 3.67 goals per game this season (6th in the league). Comparatively, the Predators are averaging only 2.85 (23rd).
- Defensively, the Lightning are giving up 3.17 goals per game this season (17th in the league), while the Predators are giving up an average of 3.08 goals (13th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Tampa Bay is averaging 30.4 shots per game this season (6th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Nashville is at the opposite end of the spectrum while defending, allowing its opposition 29.1 shots per game (25th).
- Flipping that script, the Lightning are allowing 24.3 shots per game (4th in the NHL), while the Predators are averaging 25.8 shots (24th).
Power Play
- Tampa Bay holds a lowly power play percentage of 16.3% this season, ranking 27th in the league. Comparitively, Nashville sits 3rd with 31.8% of its power play opportunities converted into goals.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Lightning have a penalty kill rate of 78.1% (ranked 16th), compared to the Predators at 88.1% (4th).
P1 Result
Tampa Bay is +150 to win the first period, while Nashville is +215.
- Here are their first period records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay | 5-4-3 | 3-1-2 | 2-3-1 | 4-3-3 |
| Nashville | 6-5-2 | 3-4-1 | 3-1-1 | 4-4-2 |
To Go To Overtime
Saturday's matchup is +280 to go to overtime.
- The Lightning have played in 22 games that have gone to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Predators have appeared in 25.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Lightning have played in 6 games that have gone to a shootout since the beginning of last season, while the Predators have appeared in 10.
Last Time They Met
Tampa Bay recorded a 3-2 victory over Nashville at Benchmark International Arena when these teams last met on March 29, 2026. Jake Guentzel led the way to that result, recording 1 goal and 2 assists. The Lightning have now won four straight against the Predators.
