Our rankings
Lightning 51%
Lightning #16 vs Predators #17 in our rankings (network centrality).
Lightning vs Predators Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
16
Lightning55%
Lightning55%45%17
Predators
PredatorsOur pick: Lightning, 55% to win · projected 3.6–3.0
Common opponents
Lightning 64%
Lightning by 1.3 goals here, from 6 comparisons.
Efficiency
Lightning 56%
Projected Lightning 3.6, Predators 3.0 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Lightning vs Predators head to head this season
- Lightning L 4–5 away, Oct 31
Lightning and Predators common opponents · 5
Against the same teams: Lightning went 4–1, Predators went 1–4. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Lightning | Predators | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Golden Knights |
W 6–2 away, Oct 20 | L 2–5 home, Oct 13 | TB +7.0 |
 Avalanche |
L 3–6 away, Oct 23 | W 6–2 home, Oct 25 | NSH +7.0 |
 Capitals |
W 3–1 home, Oct 3 | L 3–4 home, Oct 29 | TB +3.0 |
 Wild |
W 3–2 home, Oct 8 | L 1–3 home, Oct 1 | TB +3.0 |
 Islanders |
W 5–3 away, Oct 10 | L 3–4 home, Oct 27 | TB +3.0 |