Calgary Flames vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 11/26

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The NHL Regular Season kicks off with the Calgary Flames visiting the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game takes place at the Benchmark International Arena on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Flames come into this game with a record of 8-13-3. Head Coach Ryan Huska leads his team from the Western Pacific Division. The Lightning, led by Head Coach Jon Cooper, hold a record of 13-7-2 and are from the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Flames vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Calgary Flames vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Calgary Flames +157, Tampa Bay Lightning -187

Calgary Flames Team Preview

The Calgary Flames have been strong in their recent games. They beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 with Rasmus Andersson leading in assists. Dustin Wolf was solid in goal, stopping 29 out of 31 shots.

In another recent game, the Flames edged past the Dallas Stars with a 3-2 win. Nazem Kadri was key with two assists, and the team converted twice on the power play. Dustin Wolf did not face any shots in that game.

The Flames also had a big 6-2 win against the Buffalo Sabres. Rasmus Andersson and Joel Farabee were top performers, both contributing significantly. The Flames took 35 shots and held the Sabres to two goals.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been strong in their recent games. They won their last four, including a 3-0 win against the Philadelphia Flyers. Brandon Hagel and Nikita Kucherov have been key contributors in these games.

Andrei Vasilevskiy has been reliable in the net for the Lightning. He has a total of 547 saves this season, ranking high among goalies. In the recent game against the Flyers, he stopped all 20 shots, helping his team secure a shutout win.

Nikita Kucherov is a standout player for the Lightning. He has scored 10 goals and 15 assists in 20 games this season. His consistent performance helps the team maintain their winning streak.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the favorites to win against the Calgary Flames with a moneyline of -187. Calgary holds a moneyline of +157. Given the Lightning’s strong performance this season, including ranking 5th in goals against, they are likely to win. The projected score is Tampa Bay 4, Calgary 2.

The total for the game is set at 5.5 goals, with the over at -123 and the under at +102. With both teams having solid scoring abilities, especially Tampa Bay with 69 goals this season, the over is a reasonable choice. The projected total score is 6, suggesting the over will hit.