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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Minnesota Wild: odds and preview

StartThursday, October 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM UTC
CompetitionNHL · Ice hockey

Our odds

Match result
Tampa Bay Lightning2.43
Draw3.54
Minnesota Wild2.66
Total goals 5.5
Over 5.51.73
Under 5.52.03

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Preview

On October 8, Tampa Bay Lightning take on Minnesota Wild in NHL. Our odds see this one as close to a coin flip: 38% for Tampa Bay Lightning, 35% for Minnesota Wild. The draw is priced at 3.54, a 26% chance in our model.

Tampa Bay Lightning, recent form: W W L L D (2-1-2 in wins, draws and defeats). Minnesota Wild, recent form: D W W D L (2-2-1 in wins, draws and defeats). Head-to-head record in our data (Tampa Bay Lightning wins, Minnesota Wild wins): 1-1. Last meeting: Tampa Bay Lightning 6-3 Minnesota Wild, on March 24, 2026.

Our total line sits at 5.5: over at 1.73, under at 2.03. Two evenly matched sides and a result that matters for both: a tight one to call. Prices can move until the start, so lock in the one you like.

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