The Tampa Bay Lightning (14-7-2, riding a five-game winning streak) go on the road against the Detroit Red Wings (13-10-1) at Little Caesars Arena. The game on Friday, Nov. 28 starts at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Friday’s contest.
Over the last 10 contests, the Red Wings have gone 4-5-1 while putting up 28 goals against 36 goals given up. On 35 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored eight goals (22.9%).
Lightning vs. Red Wings Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup expects a final score of Lightning 4, Red Wings 3.
Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-115)
Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Red Wings (+1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
The Lightning are 3-2-5 in overtime contests on their way to a 14-7-2 overall record.
Tampa Bay has 14 points (6-4-2) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the one game this season the Lightning scored only one goal, they lost in overtime.
Tampa Bay has scored a pair of goals in eight games this season (3-4-1 record, seven points).
The Lightning have scored at least three goals in 14 games (11-3-0, 22 points).
In the seven games when Tampa Bay has scored a single power-play goal, it registered 11 points after finishing 5-1-1.
In the eight games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 4-3-1 (nine points).
The Lightning’s opponents have had more shots in 15 games. The Lightning went 10-4-1 in those matchups (21 points).
Red Wings Splits and Trends
The Red Wings have a 4-1-5 record in overtime contests this season and a 13-10-1 overall record.
Detroit has earned nine points (4-2-1) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Red Wings recorded just one goal in three games and they lost every time.
Detroit has six points (3-3-0) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Red Wings have scored three or more goals 13 times, earning 21 points from those matchups (10-2-1).
Detroit has scored a lone power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 15 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Detroit is 7-7-1 (15 points).
The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents nine times this season, and earned 12 points in those games.
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