The Tampa Bay Lightning (1-4-2, on a four-game losing streak) host the Anaheim Ducks (4-2-1) at Benchmark International Arena. The contest on Saturday, Oct. 25 begins at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will capture the win in Saturday's game.
Lightning vs. Ducks Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final score of Ducks 4, Lightning 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Ducks (+159)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are -2-2 in overtime games as part of a 1-4-2 overall record.
- Tampa Bay is 1-3-2 (four points) in its six games decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Lightning scored only one goal, they lost in overtime.
- Tampa Bay finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
- The Lightning have scored three or more goals three times, and are 1-2-0 in those games (to register two points).
- In the two games when Tampa Bay has capitalized with a lone power-play goal, it went 0-1-1 to record one point.
- When it has outshot opponents, Tampa Bay is 0-1-1 (one point).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents five times, and went 1-3-1 (three points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks (4-2-1 overall) have posted a record of 1-1-2 in contests that have required OT this season.
- Anaheim has earned five points (2-0-1) in its three games decided by one goal.
- This season the Ducks recorded only one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- So far this season, the Ducks have scored at least three goals four times and won each of those games.
- This season, Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal in two games has a record of 1-0-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Anaheim has posted a record of 2-1-1 (five points).
- The Ducks' opponents have had more shots in three games. The Ducks went 2-1-0 in those matchups (four points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.57 | Goals Scored | 3.71 | 5th |
| 23rd | 3.43 | Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 25th |
| 30th | 24.4 | Shots | 32.4 | 3rd |
| 24th | 30.1 | Shots Allowed | 29.9 | 23rd |
| 17th | 20% | Power Play % | 21.43% | 15th |
| 7th | 88.46% | Penalty Kill % | 68.75% | 27th |
Lightning vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 5 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
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