Detroit Red Wings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/13

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The Detroit Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to meet in an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at the Benchmark International Arena on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

Detroit enters the game with a record of 41-30-9. They are ranked 11th in the conference and 6th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, Tampa Bay holds a 49-25-6 record. The Lightning ranks 4th in the conference and 3rd in the same division.

Red Wings vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings +165, Tampa Bay Lightning -197

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have been up and down in their recent games. They lost their last game to the New Jersey Devils, 5-3, despite taking 28 shots on goal. Their power play struggled, failing to score with the advantage.

In the game before, they won against the Philadelphia Flyers, 6-3. The team was effective on the power play, scoring three goals with the extra man. Dylan Larkin was a standout with a hat trick and an assist.

Overall, the Red Wings have had mixed results in their recent games. They rank 17th in goals and 20th in assists this season. Their defense has been strong in blocking shots, ranking 3rd in the league. Cam Talbot has been one of their key goaltenders, making 677 saves in 32 games.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have had mixed results in recent games. They secured a win against the Boston Bruins with a 2-1 score. Brandon Hagel and Emil Lilleberg each scored a goal in that game.

In a recent game against the Montreal Canadiens, the Lightning lost 1-2. Darren Raddysh scored the lone goal for Tampa Bay. The team had 18 shots on goal and recorded 29 hits.

Against the Ottawa Senators, the Lightning faced a tough 2-6 loss. Nick Paul and Corey Perry each contributed a goal and an assist. The team managed 30 shots on goal, but the Senators had a stronger offensive showing.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win against the Detroit Red Wings. The Lightning’s moneyline is set at -197, while the Red Wings stand at +165. With Tampa Bay’s strong goal-scoring rank of 4th this season, they are expected to win the game with a projected score of 4-2.

The over/under line for this game is set at 6.0. Considering both teams’ offensive capabilities, the projected total score is 6. This suggests that betting on the over at -122 might be a good choice as the teams could reach or exceed this total.