Lightning vs Wild prediction, Nov 7: Lightning 52% to win
Early model forecast: A toss-up: Tampa Bay Lightning 52% to win, mostly on rest and back-to-backs (+7 pts), despite home ice (−3 pts). 21% chance it goes past regulation. Lineups and live score on the page.
A toss-up: Tampa Bay Lightning 52% to win, mostly on rest and back-to-backs (+7 pts), despite home ice (−3 pts).
| When | Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 PM ET |
|---|---|
| Home | Minnesota Wild |
| Away | Tampa Bay Lightning |
Forecast
| TBL | MIN | |
|---|---|---|
| Win chance | 52% | 48% |
| Win in regulation | 42% | 38% |
| Expected goals | 1.15 | 1.06 |
21% chance the game goes past regulation, 7% that it reaches a shootout.
The teams
| Team | Record | Points | Projected | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 8-3-2 | 18 | 103 | 75% |
| Minnesota Wild | 10-3-3 | 23 | 108 | 93% |