Predators vs. Lightning Prediction
There’s afternoon hockey in the NHL on Monday at 4:00 p.m. ET in Tampa, FL where the Lightning will host the Predators at 4:00 p.m. ET. The over has been profitable in previous meetings between these two teams but will that be the case today?
Game Snapshot
001 Nashville Predators (+250) at 002 Tampa Bay Lightning (-310); o/u 5.5
4:00 p.m. ET, Monday, March 15, 2021
Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Nashville Predators DFS Spin
Defenseman Frederic Allard made his NHL debut Saturday. Allard was on the ice for 16:59 of action and had a blocked shot. “That was awesome,” teammate Alexandre Carrier said of seeing Allard play in the NHL. “He’s one of my best buddies. We were together for a few seasons in Milwaukee, we’re really close, so I was really excited for him. I was really excited for him and to be there, to play on the same lineup with him for his first game. He played well as well, so I’m really happy for him.”
Tampa Bay Lightning DFS Spin
Nikita Kucherov (hip) remains on track to return to the Tampa Bay Lightning for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Kucherov resumed skating this week and he took part in the team’s morning skate on Saturday. “[Kucherov] is a big part of our team, so anytime we can have him around it’s great for us,” coach Jon Cooper said. “Especially coming off that road trip and being able to see that, ‘Hey, progress is being made.’ He’s starting to feel a little bit better. Is he far away from doing the things he usually does out there? Yes, but just to have him with the guys … that’s why we have a close group. Everyone loves being around each other.”
Predators vs. Lightning Prediction
The over is 7-3-1 in the last 11 meetings between these two teams in Tampa and is 4-1 in the last five meetings overall. The over is also 6-1-1 in the Predators’ last eight games as an underdog, is 5-1-1 in their last seven games overall and is 3-1-1 in their last five road games. The over is also 5-0 in the Lightning’s last five games overall, is 5-0 in their last five games as a favorite and is 4-0 in their last four games playing on one day of rest.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: PREDATORS/LIGHTNING OVER 5.5
