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

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face the Minnesota Wild in NHL action on Thursday.

Get the latest NHL odds ahead of this game on FanDuel Sportsbook.

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 (54.9%)

Lightning vs Wild Puck Line

• The Wild are underdogs by 1.5 goals on the road against the Lightning. The Wild are -215 to cover the spread, and the Lightning are +172.

Lightning vs Wild Over/Under

• The over/under for the Lightning versus Wild game on Oct. 8 has been set at 6.5, with +104 odds on the over and -128 odds on the under.

Lightning vs Wild Moneyline

• Minnesota is the underdog, +118 on the moneyline, while Tampa Bay is a -142 favorite at home.

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