The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Detroit Red Wings on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Little Caesars Arena. The game starts at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Lightning have a record of 1-2-1, while the Red Wings stand at 3-1-0 early in the season.

Lightning vs. Red Wings Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Detroit Red Wings MoneyLine: +127. The Red Wings have a strong start with a 3-1 record and are playing at home, where they recently won against the Panthers.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.0 (-112). Both teams have shown high-scoring games recently, making the over a good choice.

Team Trends

• Detroit Red Wings have a strong start to the season with a 3-1-0 record.
• Tampa Bay Lightning have struggled on the road with a recent loss to the Washington Capitals.
• Detroit Red Wings won their last home game against the Florida Panthers by 3 (4 – 1).
• Tampa Bay Lightning’s division record is currently even at 1-1.
• Detroit Red Wings rank 3rd in their conference, while Tampa Bay Lightning rank 13th.

Lightning vs Red Wings Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning will visit the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena on Friday, October 17, 2025. The game will start at 7:00 PM and air on ESPN+. The Lightning have a record of 1-2-1, while the Red Wings are 3-1-0 in the early season.

Both teams have some strong players leading the way. For Tampa Bay, Brayden Point has 5 points in 4 games. On the Red Wings’ side, Alex DeBrincat has 6 assists in 4 games. Fans can expect an exciting game between these teams.

Detroit Red Wings: Key Players and Performances

The Detroit Red Wings have some important players this season. Alex DeBrincat has shown his playmaking ability with 6 assists in 4 games. Patrick Kane and Dylan Larkin both have 5 points each. Mason Appleton leads the team with 3 goals. The team has been active on the ice with hits and blocks. Dylan Larkin has 4 hits and 1 block in the first 4 games. Emmitt Finnie has been strong defensively with 11 hits and 2 blocks. These players are making an impact in every game. In goal, Cam Talbot is doing well. He has 3 wins and no losses in 4 games. He has made 82 saves while allowing 6 goals. John Gibson has played 1 game, with 8 saves and 5 goals against.

Tampa Bay Lightning: Players to Watch

Brayden Point is a key player for the Tampa Bay Lightning. He has scored 2 goals and made 3 assists in 4 games. His ability to make plays is important for the team. Jake Guentzel is another player to keep an eye on. He has contributed 1 goal and 4 assists. Guentzel also helps on defense with 4 blocks. In goal, Jonas Johansson has played well. He has 1 win and 30 saves in his game. Andrei Vasilevskiy has made 80 saves in 3 games but is still looking for his first win.

Final Betting Pick

The Detroit Red Wings are a solid pick for the MoneyLine at +127. They have a strong start to the season with a 3-1 record. Playing at home gives them an edge, as shown by their recent win against the Panthers. The Red Wings have been consistent in both conference and division games, which boosts their chances.

The Over 6.0 (-112) is also a good choice for this game. Both teams have been involved in high-scoring games. The Red Wings’ recent games have seen them score multiple goals, while the Lightning have had games with high total scores. This trend suggests that another high-scoring game is likely.

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