Nashville Predators defeat Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NHL · Tampa Bay Lightning 4, Nashville Predators 5
The Nashville Predators beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Bridgestone Arena. The Nashville Predators covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 9 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators final score and game recap
It was 1-1 after the first period. It was 3-3 after two periods. The third period was even at 1-1. It was tied 4-4 at the end of regulation. The Nashville Predators won in a shootout.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Nikita Kucherov (Tampa Bay Lightning): 3 assists.
- John Carlson (Tampa Bay Lightning): 1 goal, 1 assist.
- Justus Annunen (Nashville Predators): 22 saves on 26 shots.
- Adam Edstrom (Nashville Predators): 1 goal.
Who covered the spread in Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators?
The Nashville Predators covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5.
Did Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the Tampa Bay Lightning to win at -170, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators game prop results: first period and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -135, with 2 goals scored.
- Nashville Predators team total 2.5: the over, paying -128, with 5 scored.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Tampa Bay Lightning team total 2.5: the over, paying -290, with 4 scored.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Tampa Bay Lightning at -180 and the Nashville Predators at +150. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Tampa Bay Lightning a 62% favorite. The Nashville Predators won as the underdog at +150: $150 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Tampa Bay Lightning, the price before the game was -170: priced below fair (−2.8% value).
Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Tampa Bay Lightning 8-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (6-0 at home, 2-5 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 6 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 7 times and under 5 times.
This result left the Nashville Predators 5-9 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-5 at home, 1-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 6 times.
What's next for Tampa Bay Lightning and Nashville Predators?
Next for the Tampa Bay Lightning: the Detroit Red Wings at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Next for the Nashville Predators: the Carolina Hurricanes at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.