The Tampa Bay Lightning (12-10-5) and Nashville Predators (13-12-0) will showcase their hockey talents in this NHL matchup on Thursday, December 7 at 8:00 PM ET. The Lightning are slightly favored to win on the road with a moneyline at -115.

The Lightning are 2-3 in their last five games, but have recently won their last two. Their most recent performance was a 3-1 performance over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

The Lightning defeated the Predators earlier this year in a 5-3 outing. This was the first game of the year for both teams and the Lightning scored four of their goals in the final period of action.

They have produced 3.33 goals and 30.6 shots a game. In power play situations, they have added 29 goals and allowed 13, with a stronger power play percentage at 31.9.

The Lightning have allowed 3.48 goals a game on 30.7 shots from opponents. They also feature a penalty kill percentage at 83.8, which is slightly higher than the Predators.

The Predators have gone 3-2 in their last five matchups and are also on a two-game win streak. Their most recent performance was a 4-3 shootout over the Chicago Blackhawks.

In their last five games, four of them have been decided by one goal. They have one loss against the Minnesota Wild that ended in 6-1, which shows they have been consistent for the most part in keeping games within reach.

The Predators put up 3.16 goals a game and take 31.1 shots. In power play performances, they have scored 19 goals but have given up 20. Their power play percentage stands at 19.8.

They are allowing 3.20 goals a game and 30.2 shot attempts from opposing teams. Their penalty kill percentage is not the best, as they are at 73.7.

MyBookie offers the latest odds for this NHL matchup, which slightly favors the Tampa Bay Lightning. With the Predators back at home, where they are 8-6-0, they are at their best and could make a difference in their performance. 

Both teams have similar averages that should make this an exciting game. The last time these two teams competed, the Predators broke down defensively and gave up four goals in the third period after temporarily having a 2-1 lead and eventually tying them 3-3. They have grown a lot since that opening game, with the Lightning still showing they have a great opportunity to score multiple goals in a hurry.