Lightning vs Red Wings NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 12

The Thursday schedule in the NHL includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Detroit Red Wings.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NHL moneyline insights you need to know.

Lightning vs Red Wings Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (39-20-4) vs. Detroit Red Wings (36-22-7)
• Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena -- Tampa, Florida
• Coverage: ESPN+

Lightning vs Red Wings Odds

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Lightning vs Red Wings Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

• Prediction: Lightning win (65.4%)

Lightning vs Red Wings Puck Line

• The Lightning are 1.5-goal favorites against the Red Wings. The Lightning are +118 to cover the spread, and the Red Wings are -144.

Lightning vs Red Wings Over/Under

• An over/under of 6.5 has been set for Lightning-Red Wings on March 12, with the over being +112 and the under -138.

Lightning vs Red Wings Moneyline

• The moneyline numbers for Lightning vs. Red Wings reveal Tampa Bay as the favorite (-220) and Detroit as the underdog (+180) on the road.

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