Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings predictions, Apr 13, 2026

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Tampa Bay Lightning

Detroit Red Wings

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As the Tampa Bay Lightning prepare to host the Detroit Red Wings on April 13, 2026, both teams will seek to harness their recent performances to gain a crucial win. The Lightning have managed to secure victory in 2 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a mixed form that will compel them to leverage their home advantage. Playing at Amalie Arena, Tampa Bay will look to capitalize on their offensive strengths and established team chemistry.

Conversely, the Detroit Red Wings also stand at 2 wins in their last 5 outings. Their gameplay has shown dynamic offensive stretches, but they will need to tighten their defensive structure to counter an assertive Lightning attack. The odds reflect a competitive matchup, with bookmakers offering 1.89 for a home win against 3.33 for an away triumph, indicating a slight edge for the Lightning.

Statistical models position the likelihood of a home win at 48.8%, a draw at 22.1%, and an away victory at 29.1%. With both teams demonstrating potential yet inconsistencies, the outcome remains uncertain. The match promises to be an intriguing contest as each side aims to solidify their standing in the league.

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Tampa Bay
50.7%
Draw
21.5%
Detroit
27.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 15.01% Detroit Red Wings: 0.19%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 1.91 4.52 3.5
Pinnacle 1.87 4.39 3.39

Latest Results

09.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:1
07.04.26 Ottawa Senators – Tampa Bay Lightning – 6:2
06.04.26 Buffalo Sabres – Tampa Bay Lightning – 4:2
04.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Boston Bruins – 3:1
02.04.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Pittsburgh Penguins – 6:3
09.04.26 Detroit Red Wings – Philadelphia Flyers – 6:3
07.04.26 Detroit Red Wings – Columbus Blue Jackets – 3:4 penalties
05.04.26 Detroit Red Wings – Minnesota Wild – 4:5
04.04.26 New York Rangers – Detroit Red Wings – 4:1
02.04.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Detroit Red Wings – 2:4

Facts

  • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 10).
  • Tampa Bay is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 3.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Tampa Bay may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Tampa Bay might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Tampa Bay won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 63:53. (average 3.2:2.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Tampa Bay won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 27:19. (average 3.4:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    12.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Detroit Red Wings – 4:1
    28.11.25 Detroit Red Wings – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:6
    17.10.25 Detroit Red Wings – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:1 OT
    11.04.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Detroit Red Wings – 3:4 OT
    08.02.25 Detroit Red Wings – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:6

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 78 46 6 10 16 293:198 114
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 79 36 11 12 20 267:218 106
    3 Minnesota Wild ✔ 79 30 15 12 22 265:230 102
    4 Utah Mammoth ✔ 78 32 10 6 30 258:224 90
    5 Edmonton Oilers 79 31 9 10 29 275:265 90
    6 Vegas Golden Knights 79 28 8 17 26 252:245 89
    7 Anaheim Ducks 79 25 17 5 32 263:277 89
    8 Los Angeles Kings 78 20 13 19 26 215:237 85
    9 Nashville Predators 79 27 10 10 32 239:260 84
    10 Winnipeg Jets 78 28 7 12 31 224:236 82
    11 San Jose Sharks 78 25 12 7 34 237:280 81
    12 St. Louis Blues 78 29 4 12 33 208:244 78
    13 Seattle Kraken 78 25 8 11 34 218:251 77
    14 Calgary Flames 78 25 7 9 37 203:250 73
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 79 21 7 14 37 204:263 70
    16 Vancouver Canucks 78 15 7 8 48 203:301 52

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes ✔ 79 37 14 6 22 288:235 108
    2 Buffalo Sabres ✔ 80 41 8 8 23 280:236 106
    3 Montreal Canadiens ✔ 79 33 14 10 22 275:246 104
    4 Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ 79 39 9 6 25 282:223 102
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins ✔ 79 34 7 16 22 285:252 98
    6 Boston Bruins 79 31 12 10 26 264:246 96
    7 Ottawa Senators 79 36 6 10 27 269:241 94
    8 Philadelphia Flyers 79 25 15 12 27 236:238 92
    9 New York Islanders 79 29 14 5 31 231:232 91
    10 Detroit Red Wings 79 30 11 9 29 234:241 91
    11 Columbus Blue Jackets 79 27 12 12 28 245:246 90
    12 Washington Capitals 79 34 6 9 30 252:240 89
    13 New Jersey Devils 79 28 12 3 36 221:244 83
    14 Florida Panthers 79 29 8 4 38 234:271 78
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 79 23 9 14 33 245:284 78
    16 New York Rangers 79 24 9 9 37 232:243 75

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (21.11%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.63 (15.01%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 5.88 (14.37%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.68%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 13 (6.49%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 14 (6.03%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 17.5 (4.82%)

    8. Ottawa Senators: 18.5 (4.56%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 18.5 (4.56%)

    10. Pittsburgh Penguins: 26 (3.25%)

    11. Montreal Canadiens: 27.5 (3.07%)

    12. Utah Mammoth: 33.5 (2.52%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 53.5 (1.58%)

    14. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.38%)

    15. Los Angeles Kings: 88.5 (0.95%)

    16. New York Islanders: 113.5 (0.74%)

    17. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.56%)

    18. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.48%)

    19. Winnipeg Jets: 451 (0.19%)

    20. Detroit Red Wings: 451 (0.19%)

    21. Washington Capitals: 501 (0.17%)

    22. Nashville Predators: 751 (0.11%)

    23. San Jose Sharks: 1251 (0.07%)

    24. Seattle Kraken: 1751 (0.05%)

    25. St. Louis Blues: 1751 (0.05%)

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