- Matchup: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
- Betting Odds: Lightning (-132) Red Wings (+110)
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On Friday, the Detroit Red Wings (13-10-1) will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (14-7-2) at Little Caesars Arena. The current betting line favors the Lightning at -132, while the Red Wings are at +110, with a set total of 6.5.
In their last matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning secured a dominant 5-1 victory over the Flames. They incurred 10 penalty minutes but demonstrated a potent offensive attack. Despite gaining 4 power play opportunities, they were unable to convert. Ultimately, they scored on 5 of 23 shots taken.
Opponents of the Tampa Bay Lightning have received 77 power play chances this season (ranking 8th in the league), converting 9 of those attempts into goals. Tampa Bay has faced 639 shots, achieving a save percentage of .905. They’ve attempted 601 shots themselves, with a shooting percentage of 12.3%. At even strength, the Lightning have allowed 52 goals but countered with 62 goals. They hold a total of 74 power play opportunities, turning 12 into goals, which gives them a conversion rate of 16.22%. Currently, the Lightning have amassed 30 points, resulting in a points percentage of .652. This season, they’ve recorded 74 goals (10th in the NHL) while conceding 61.
The starting goalie for this matchup will be Andrei Vasilevskiy. Throughout his career, Vasilevskiy has recorded 318 quality starts, boasting a quality starts percentage of .581. With a save percentage of .917 across 28,662 minutes played, he has faced 16,556 shots and made 15,183 saves. In his professional career, Vasilevskiy has conceded 1,373 goals, yielding an average of 2.51 goals per game. His overall record stands at 341-168-37, with 547 games as a starter. Over his career, he has participated in 557 games.
For the Red Wings, their last game ended in a 6-3 defeat against the Predators. They achieved 4 power play opportunities, successfully converting 2. Detroit managed 3 goals from 31 shots on goal.
This season, the Red Wings have scored 52 goals at even strength and 18 while on the power play (ranked 6th in the league). With 725 shots taken (5th in the NHL), their shooting percentage is 9.66%, while they’ve allowed 638 shots against. The Red Wings currently have 70 goals, 27 points, and a points percentage of .563. They’ve allowed 80 goals, split between 67 at even strength and 13 while short-handed. They’ve gained a total of 79 power play opportunities, achieving a conversion rate of 22.78%, alongside an 80.88% penalty-kill rate on 68 opposition power plays, with a save percentage of 87.5%.
On the other side, Cam Talbot will be in the goal for Detroit. Talbot has a personal record of 275-199-47, having played in 547 games. His quality start rate is 55.2%, achieving 287 quality starts throughout his career. He has accumulated 14,341 saves from 15,728 shots faced, giving him a save percentage of .912. His average goals against per game stands at 2.67, and he has allowed a total of 1,387 goals. He has started 520 games and has logged 28,281 minutes in net.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL game against the spread or money line?
Prediction: Take Detroit (+110)
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