Uncover all the details around bookmaking market for the Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning encounter for the NHL 25/26 on the October 17, 2025, in our analysis here. Get all the Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning forecasts, best bets & odds for this game in the our analysis beneath.
Pick Based On Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning to secure the win
- Calculated from the sportsbook odds, Tampa Bay Lightning are the pick to win in this game with a 60.17% probability to win. Is this accurate? Yes, because Bookies know their calculations:
Detroit Red Wings → 2.36
Tampa Bay Lightning → 1.66Prediction Chance Of Win Detroit Red Wings 42.37 % Tampa Bay Lightning 60.17 % Above is implied from odds. Login now to get our expert predictions.
- Assessing the odds for points scored suggests there is a 58% prediction of this game having over 5.5 total points scored:
Match Over 5.5 Points → 1.72Prediction Chance Of Total Over/Under (5.5) Over 58 % Under 45.87 % Above is calculated from odds. Login now to discover our expert picks.
- Calculated via the sportsbook odds, Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to get the victory in regular time in this match with a 49.5% chance of winning. A good prediction? We think so, as Sportsbooks are rarely wrong:
Detroit Red Wings Regular Time → 3.00
Tampa Bay Lightning Regular Time → 2.02
Draw Regular Time → 4.20Prediction Chance Of RT Detroit Red Wings 33.33 % Tampa Bay Lightning 49.5 % Draw 23.81 % Above is calculated from odds. Login now to discover our expert predictions.
- Assessing the odds for points scored indicates there is a 100% expectation of this game having over 1.5 total points:
Match Over 1.5 Points → 1.00Prediction Chance Of Total Over/Under (1.5) Over 100 % Under 100 % Above is implied from odds. Login now to get our expert predictions.
- Analyzing the odds for points scored suggests there is a 96.15% expectation of this game having over 2.5 total points scored:
Match Over 2.5 Points → 1.04Prediction Chance Of Total Over/Under (2.5) Over 96.15 % Under 10 % Above is calculated from odds. Login now to discover our expert predictions.
- Evaluating the odds for total points suggests a likelihood of a 88.5% expectation of this game having higher than 3.5 total points:
Match Over 3.5 Points → 1.13Prediction Chance Of Total Over/Under (3.5) Over 88.5 % Under 17.86 % Above is implied from odds. Login now to reveal our expert picks.
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H2H-Based Prediction: Detroit Red Wings to win the match
| Team | Head-To-Head Match Wins |
|---|---|
| Detroit Red Wings | 6 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 |
Head-to-Head: Detroit Red Wings (6 – 4) Tampa Bay Lightning.
Detroit Red Wings to win. What’s the reasoning? In the last 10 direct matches between these two sides, Detroit Red Wings are ahead 6 – 4. Our head-to-head data starts from the encounter they had in 2008. This indicates that Detroit Red Wings should get the victory in this upcoming match. The latest meeting took place on the Fri, 11 Apr 25, when Detroit Red Wings secured a 4 – 3 victory.
Will Tampa Bay Lightning reverse the trend and overcome the H2H stats? The last game Tampa Bay Lightning won against Detroit Red Wings was on Sat, 08 Feb 25, illustrating that they are not without hope.
Current Form Prediction: Too close to call
Analyzing team momentum heading into this match, Detroit Red Wings claimed a win versus Florida Panthers with a score of 4-1. Tampa Bay Lightning lost against Washington Capitals with a score of 2-3. Detroit Red Wings have got the victory in 6 of their last 10 fixtures versus all opponents, while Tampa Bay Lightning got the victory in 6 of their last 10 games versus all opponents, suggesting perhaps this match is too close to call.
Evaluating team trends offer interesting insight into momentum in order to uncover the best bets
Versus All Opponents Streaks:
- Detroit Red Wings: 3 Wins.
- Tampa Bay Lightning: More than 5.5 goals in 5 of 6.
- Tampa Bay Lightning: More than 1.5 goals in first period in 6 of 7.
Specific Head-to-Head Streaks:
- Both teams: More than 5.5 goals in 4 of 5.
Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Top Bookie Odds For The Match
Winner (incl. overtime and penalties)
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Regular Time Result
Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Tips
Total 3.5 → Over stands out as a gainful bet → 1.13
