Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Odds & Preview — Sep. 20, 2026
Nashville Predators visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on September 20, 2026, listed for 2026-09-20T21:00Z at Benchmark International Arena.
Prediction Lab's stored Sharp Consensus currently gives Tampa Bay Lightning a 69.1% win probability. That figure is a statistical model output for this matchup — not a guarantee, and not betting advice.
Game information
| Date | September 20, 2026 · 2026-09-20T21:00Z |
|---|---|
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Away | Nashville Predators |
| Home | Tampa Bay Lightning |
Model moneyline
| Model | Side | Prob |
|---|---|---|
| Grinder2 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 69.5% |
| Takedown | Tampa Bay Lightning | 69.7% |
| Edge | Tampa Bay Lightning | 50.0% |
| XSharp | Tampa Bay Lightning | 79.4% |
| Sharp Consensus | Tampa Bay Lightning | 69.1% |
Sharp Consensus: Tampa Bay Lightning (69.1%)
Markets & projections
| Prediction Lab proj | 2.5–3 |
|---|---|
| XSharp proj | 2.5–3 |
Why the models split
5 of 5 models with a stored probability lean Tampa Bay Lightning: Grinder2 (69.5%), Takedown (69.7%), Edge (50.0%), XSharp (79.4%), Sharp Consensus (69.1%).
Available sportsbook moneyline on the stored board: Nashville Predators +211, Tampa Bay Lightning -255. Compare that price with the model probability before treating either as a pick.
Takeaway
This preview is built from Prediction Lab's stored Nashville Predators vs Tampa Bay Lightning board for September 20, 2026. The current Sharp Consensus lean is Tampa Bay Lightning at 69.1%. Use the NHL picks page for the live card, then check graded results after the game. Model probabilities can be wrong; they are not locks.