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The Tampa Bay Lightning (7-3-1) host the Winnipeg Jets (4-5-3), who have lost six in a row, on Thursday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to take home the victory in Thursday's hockey action.
Jets vs. Lightning Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projection model for this contest predicts a final result of Lightning 4, Jets 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-242)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Lightning (-1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 1-1-2 in overtime contests on their way to a 7-3-1 overall record.
- In the three games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-0-1 record (good for five points).
- In the two games this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they lost both times.
- The Lightning have scored three or more goals nine times, and are 7-1-1 in those games (to register 15 points).
- In the six games when Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 4-1-1 record (nine points).
- In the eight games when it outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 5-2-1 (11 points).
- The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in three games. The Lightning went 2-1-0 in those matchups (four points).
Jets Splits and Trends
- The Jets (4-5-3 overall) have posted a record of -3-3 in contests that have required OT this season.
- Winnipeg has earned nine points (3-3-3) in its nine games decided by one goal.
- This season the Jets scored only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Winnipeg has one point (0-1-1) in two games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Jets have earned 10 points in their six games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal in three games has a record of 1-0-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 2-3-2 (six points).
- The Jets' opponents have had more shots in four games. The Jets finished 2-1-1 in those contests (five points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Jets AVG | Jets Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.45 | Goals Scored | 2.33 | 30th |
| 16th | 3.09 | Goals Allowed | 3.00 | 11th |
| 4th | 30.4 | Shots | 27.0 | 18th |
| 6th | 24.5 | Shots Allowed | 28.8 | 24th |
| 27th | 15.00% | Power Play % | 18.18% | 21st |
| 20th | 76.67% | Penalty Kill % | 74.19% | 22nd |
Jets vs. Lightning Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
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