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 contest on Sunday, Nov. 8 starts at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Sunday's hockey action.

The Jets have gone 2-7-1 over their past 10 games, totaling 24 goals while allowing 37 in that time. On 31 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored three goals (9.7%).

Lightning vs. Jets Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final score of Lightning 4, Jets 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-156)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Jets (+1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

• The Lightning have finished 2-2-4 in overtime games as part of an overall record of 11-3-2.
• 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 only 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 capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up 15 points after finishing 7-1-1.
• In games when it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 9-2-1 (19 points).
• The Lightning's opponents have had more shots in four games. The Lightning finished 2-1-1 in those matchups (five points).

Jets Splits and Trends

• The Jets have a 1-3-4 record in overtime games this season and a 6-8-3 overall record.
• Winnipeg has earned 11 points (4-3-3) in its 10 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Jets registered just 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 a pair of goals.
• The Jets have scored three or more goals in nine games, earning 14 points from those contests.
• This season, Winnipeg has scored a single power-play goal in six games has a record of 3-1-2 in those matchups.
• 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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