Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators Prediction and Odds - December 7, 2023

The Nashville Predators will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, starting at 8:00PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Thursday's Lightning vs. Predators matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Lightning vs. Predators

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Lightning-Predators NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for today.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Predators a 52% chance of defeating the Lightning.

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Lightning vs. Predators Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lightning	Predators
Puck Line	+1.5 (-210)	-1.5 (+180)
Moneyline	+114	-134
Total	o6.5 (-105)	u6.5 (-114)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

• The Predators are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Lightning, with +180 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -210.
• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Predators at -134. That means you can risk $134 to win $100, for a total payout of $234, if they get the W.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +114, where you can put down $100 to profit $114, earning a total payout of $214, if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -114.

As always, make sure you check the sports betting sites you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Lightning vs. Predators

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best bets for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Lightning +1.5	-210
Moneyline	Lightning	+114
Total	Under 6.5	-114

Our best NHL bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Predators are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Lightning moneyline is the best option because of the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Lightning vs. Predators Prediction

According to our model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Lightning vs. Predators Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Lightning vs. Predators? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Lightning and Predators this Thursday.

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According to DimersBOT, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Predators.

DimersBOT gives Forsberg a 9.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Predators star is a 43.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Brayden Point	7.2%
Steven Stamkos	6.5%
Nikita Kucherov	6.3%
Brandon Hagel	5.1%
Nick Paul	3.7%

Nashville Predators

Player	First Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	9.3%
Ryan O'Reilly	5.9%
Roman Josi	4.3%
Yakov Trenin	3.9%
Gustav Nyquist	3.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Nikita Kucherov	34.4%
Brayden Point	33.8%
Steven Stamkos	31.3%
Brandon Hagel	27.3%
Nick Paul	20.9%

Nashville Predators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Filip Forsberg	43.9%
Ryan O'Reilly	31.2%
Roman Josi	22.8%
Gustav Nyquist	21.9%
Yakov Trenin	20.6%
Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Lightning vs. Predators on Thursday December 7, 2023.

Lightning vs. Predators Preview

Thursday's matchup between the Predators and Lightning at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to commence at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators
• Date: Thursday December 7, 2023
• Time: 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Lightning vs. Predators game, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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