Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 11/28/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Friday, November 28, 2025

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Fanduel Sports Network

Odds/Point Spread: Lightning (-132) Red Wings (+110)

The Detroit Red Wings (13-10-1) will compete against the Tampa Bay Lightning (14-7-2) at Little Caesars Arena on Friday. The line on this contest has the Lightning at -132 and the Red Wings are at +110. The betting total comes in at 6.5.

The Tampa Bay Lightning were on the right side of the scoreboard with a 5-1 win over the Flames in their previous game. Tampa Bay had 10 penalty minutes for this contest. The Lightning had a good offensive performance in the victory. Additionally, they had 4 power play opportunities but weren't able to score. For the outing, they tallied a score on 5 of the 23 shots they attempted.

Get all of our NHL Betting Picks

Tampa Bay Lightning opponents have tallied 77 power play opportunities (8th in professional hockey) and have scored 9 goals in those attempts. The Lightning so far have had 639 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .905. Tampa Bay has tried 601 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 12.3%. When playing at even strength, the Lightning let the opposition score 52 goals while getting 62 themselves. Tampa Bay has compiled 74 power play chances and they have added 12 goals out of those tries, giving them a rate of 16.22%. For the year, they sit with 30 points and their points % is .652. Pertaining to their scoring capabilities, the Tampa Bay Lightning have accumulated 74 goals (10th in the NHL) on the season and have given up 61.

The man in net for this game is Andrei Vasilevskiy. Over the course of his career, Vasilevskiy has 318 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .581. His save percentage is .917 for his 28,662 mins played. Vasilevskiy has had 16,556 shots against him and has gathered 15,183 saves. Opponents have notched 1,373 goals against Vasilevskiy in his professional hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.51. He has accumulated a mark of 341-168-37 and he was named the starter in 547 games. Vasilevskiy has been in net for 557 matchups over the course of his professional hockey career.

Their last time out, Detroit faced the Predators in a matchup where the Red Wings were on the wrong end of the score by a final of 6-3. They had 4 attempts on the power play in this matchup and notched 2 out of those chances. The Red Wings had 3 goals of the 31 shots on goal they took.

The Red Wings have earned 52 goals at even strength and 18 goals (6th in hockey) while on the power play. Detroit has taken 725 shots (5th in professional hockey) and has a shot percentage of 9.66%, while allowing the opposition 638 shots. This season, the Detroit Red Wings are sitting with 70 goals, 27 points, in addition to a points percentage of .563. They have granted a total of 80 goals to be scored by way of 67 goals at even strength and 13 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have recorded 79 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 22.78%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 80.88% on their oppositions 68 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 87.5%.

Across the rink you will find Cam Talbot in the crease. Talbot is the owner of a lifetime record of 275-199-47 and has played in 547 games. Talbot's quality start rate is 55.2% and he has 287 quality starts in his pro hockey career. He has accounted for 14,341 saves out of the 15,728 shots taken against him, giving him a save percentage of .912. His opponents are averaging 2.67 goals/game and he has yielded 1,387 goals altogether. He got the starting nod in 520 games and has racked up 28,281 minutes.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit (+110)

Get $60 worth of FREE premium member picks. No Obligation. No Salesman. No Credit Card. Fast Sign up with Instant Access Click Here

Get NHL picks on every single game, or if you want our very best bets by the experts, sign up for your free $60 account with a guarantee.