Our rankings
Lightning 51%
Predators #17 vs Lightning #16 in our rankings (network centrality).
Predators vs Lightning Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
17
Predators45%
Predators45%55%16
Lightning
LightningOur pick: Lightning, 55% to win · projected 3.0–3.6
Common opponents
Lightning 64%
Lightning by 1.3 goals here, from 6 comparisons.
Efficiency
Lightning 56%
Projected Predators 3.0, Lightning 3.6 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Predators vs Lightning head to head this season
- Predators W 5–4 home, Oct 31
Predators and Lightning common opponents · 5
Against the same teams: Predators went 1–4, Lightning went 4–1. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Predators | Lightning | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Golden Knights |
L 2–5 home, Oct 13 | W 6–2 away, Oct 20 | TB +7.0 |
 Avalanche |
W 6–2 home, Oct 25 | L 3–6 away, Oct 23 | NSH +7.0 |
 Wild |
L 1–3 home, Oct 1 | W 3–2 home, Oct 8 | TB +3.0 |
 Islanders |
L 3–4 home, Oct 27 | W 5–3 away, Oct 10 | TB +3.0 |
 Capitals |
L 3–4 home, Oct 29 | W 3–1 home, Oct 3 | TB +3.0 |