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: 66.9%
NSH: 33.1%
Expected Goals
TBL: 3.88
NSH: 2.82
Total Goals
Median: 6.7
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 52%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
TBL
Andrei Vasilevskiy - 8-3-1 | 0.887 SV% | 2.75 GAA
NSH
Juuse Saros - 4-3-4 | 0.908 SV% | 2.77 GAA
| Stat | TBL | NSH |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.913 | 0.897 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.872 | 0.913 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.879 | — |
| 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: 64% • TBL at home vs NSH: 5-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | NSH 5 - 4 TBL | NSH | TBL |
| 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 |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-29 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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