Lightning vs Wild NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 8

In NHL action on Thursday, the Tampa Bay Lightning face the Minnesota Wild.

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

Lightning vs Wild Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (2-1) vs. Minnesota Wild (2-0-1)
• Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena -- Tampa, Florida
• Coverage: ESPN+

Lightning vs Wild Odds

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Lightning vs Wild Prediction & Pick

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

• Prediction: Lightning win (60.3%)

Lightning vs Wild Puck Line

• The Wild are underdogs by 1.5 goals (-210 to cover). And Tampa Bay, the favorite, is +164.

Lightning vs Wild Over/Under

• An over/under of 5.5 has been set for Lightning-Wild on Oct. 8, with the over being -130 and the under +106.

Lightning vs Wild Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Wild-Lightning, Minnesota is the underdog at +122, and Tampa Bay is -146 playing at home.

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