Lightning vs. Predators Prediction & Picks - Oct. 31

The Tampa Bay Lightning (8-3-1) and Nashville Predators (4-4-5) square off at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, Oct. 31 at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Lightning knocked off the Winnipeg Jets 6-4 in their most recent outing, while the Predators are coming off a 4-3 loss to the Washington Capitals.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we think will bring home the victory in Saturday's action on the ice.

In the past 10 outings for the Predators, their offense has put up 30 goals while their defense has given up 31 (they have a 3-3-4 record in those games). In 36 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with 11 goals (30.6% success rate).

Lightning vs. Predators Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this contest expects a final result of Predators 4, Lightning 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Predators (+146)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Predators (+1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

• The Lightning have gone 1-1-2 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 8-3-1.
• Tampa Bay is 2-0-1 (five points) in its three games decided by one goal.
• In the two games this season the Lightning recorded just one goal, they lost both times.
• The Lightning are 8-1-1 in the 10 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 17 points).
• In the seven games when Tampa Bay has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 11 points after finishing 5-1-1.
• In the nine games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 6-2-1 (13 points).
• The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in three games, going 2-1-0 to record four points.

Predators Splits and Trends

• The Predators have a record of 4-4-5 this season and are -5-5 in overtime games.
• Nashville has earned four points (1-1-2) in its four games decided by one goal.
• This season the Predators scored just one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
• Nashville has five points (1-1-3) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
• The Predators have scored more than two goals in six games, earning eight points from those contests.
• Nashville has scored a single power-play goal in six games this season and has registered six points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Nashville is 1-1-1 (three points).
• The Predators have been outshot by opponents in 10 games, going 3-3-4 to register 10 points.

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Lightning vs. Predators Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

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