Vegas Golden Knights vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/26

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The NHL regular season is getting underway with an exciting game between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Tampa Bay Lightning. The game will take place at the Benchmark International Arena on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+ as these two teams hit the ice.

The Golden Knights come into the game with a strong start to their season, holding a record of 5-1-2. Under the guidance of head coach Bruce Cassidy, they are ranked first in the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, the Lightning, led by head coach Jon Cooper, have had a challenging start with a 2-4-2 record. They are currently positioned at the bottom of the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Golden Knights vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine -136, Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine +115

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have had a strong start to their season. In their last five games, they secured four wins, including a decisive 6-1 victory over the Calgary Flames. However, they faced a 0-3 setback against the Florida Panthers in their most recent game.

Jack Eichel has been a key player for the Golden Knights, with 16 points in 8 games. He is supported by Mark Stone, who has 13 points in 6 games. Pavel Dorofeyev also contributed with 8 points, showing the depth of talent on the team.

In the net, Akira Schmid has been reliable, with 4 wins in 5 games and 103 saves. Adin Hill also added a win to the team’s record with 79 saves in his appearances. The team looks to bounce back from their recent loss and continue their winning momentum.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have had a mixed start to their recent games. They secured a win against the Anaheim Ducks with a score of 4-3. However, they faced losses in their prior games against teams like the Chicago Blackhawks and Columbus Blue Jackets.

In the current season, the Lightning have scored 22 goals, ranking 12th overall. Their assists are slightly higher at 44, placing them at 11th. On the defensive side, they have managed 116 blocks, putting them in 21st place.

Goaltender Jonas Johansson has been a key player with 95 saves in three games. Andrei Vasilevskiy, despite having no wins, has a high save count with 131. The team is working on improving their defensive stats to help their goalies out more in upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored to win with a moneyline of -136. They have a strong offensive lineup, ranking 5th in goals and 6th in assists this season. The Vegas Golden Knights are the underdogs with a moneyline of +115. With Tampa’s consistent performance, picking the Lightning to win is a solid choice.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 goals. Both teams have strong offensive stats, but the goaltending stats suggest a tighter game. The Lightning’s goals against rank 6th, while the Golden Knights rank 9th. This makes the under 6.5 at -118 a reasonable pick.