Nashville Predators at Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Predictions
2026-12-29 • Benchmark International Arena
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Nashville Predators @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
TBL: 52.7%
NSH: 47.3%
Expected Goals
TBL: 2.37
NSH: 2.83
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 62%
Over 6.5: 45%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
TBL
Andrei Vasilevskiy - 39-15-4 | 0.911 SV% | 2.31 GAA
NSH
Juuse Saros - 28-22-8 | 0.894 SV% | 3.16 GAA
| Stat | TBL | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.897 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.919 | 0.884 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.900 | 0.871 |
| GAA | 2.33 | 2.93 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 100% • TBL at home vs NSH: 3-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-29 | TBL 3 - 2 NSH | TBL | TBL |
| 2025-10-28 | NSH 2 - 5 TBL | TBL | TBL |
| 2024-11-29 | NSH 2 - 3 TBL | TBL | TBL |
| 2024-10-28 | TBL 3 - 2 NSH | TBL | TBL |
| 2023-12-07 | NSH 5 - 1 TBL | NSH | NSH |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-29 at 7:00 PM EST.
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