Lightning vs. Jets Prediction & Picks - Nov. 8

The Tampa Bay Lightning (11-3-2, on a three-game winning streak) visit the Winnipeg Jets (6-8-3) at Canada Life Centre. The matchup on Sunday, Nov. 8 starts at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here is our prediction for who will secure the win in Sunday's game.

The Jets' offense has scored 24 goals in their last 10 games, while their defense has conceded 37 goals. They have registered 31 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored three goals (9.7%). They are 2-7-1 over those games.

Lightning vs. Jets Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final tally of Lightning 4, Jets 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-151)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

• The Lightning (11-3-2 overall) have a 2-2-4 record in games that have required overtime.
• In the four games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-0-1 record (good for seven points).
• In the two games this season the Lightning scored just one goal, they lost both times.
• The Lightning have scored at least three goals 14 times, and are 11-1-2 in those games (to record 24 points).
• In the nine games when Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 7-1-1 record (15 points).
• In the 12 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 9-2-1 (19 points).
• The Lightning have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 2-1-1 (five points).

Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have earned a record of 1-3-4 in overtime matchups as part of an overall mark of 6-8-3.
• Winnipeg has earned 11 points (4-3-3) in its 10 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Jets scored only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
• Winnipeg has one point (0-2-1) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
• The Jets have scored at least three goals nine times, earning 14 points from those matchups (6-1-2).
• This season, Winnipeg has recorded a lone power-play goal in six games and picked up eight points with a record of 3-1-2.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Winnipeg is 4-3-2 (10 points).
• The Jets have been outshot by opponents seven times this season, and earned five points in those games.

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Lightning vs. Jets Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 6 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba

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