Lightning vs. Red Wings NHL Picks: Top Two in Atlantic Division Collide (Nov 28)

Published Nov 27, 3:41am ET by

Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer

Last updated Nov 27, 3:41am ET

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NHL action is set for Little Caesars Arena on Nov 28, 2025. You can find the odds and our Lightning vs. Red Wings picks here.

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  • Tampa Bay Lightning and Detroit Red Wings sit in the top two places in the Atlantic Division
  • The Lighting will be bidding to extend their winning sequence

In-form rivals will collide in the NHL on Nov 28. Find the latest odds and our Lightning vs. Red Wings picks here.

Tampa Bay currently sit top of the Atlantic Division, and they have recorded victories in each of their last four games. However, their advantage over the Red Wings is only a single point.

The Red Wings will be aiming for an improved performance following a defeat earlier this week, but they will be aided by having home field advantage.

Detroit Red Wings vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Overview Watch On: ESPN+

DATE & TIME

Friday, November 28, 2025 @ 12:00 PM ET
Detroit Red Wings
Little Caesars Arena, Detroit
Tampa Bay Lightning

Red Wings Boosted By Home Advantage

The Detroit Red Wings will have a busy end to the week, as they host the Nashville Predators on Wednesday before this clash with the Red Wings.

It has been an encouraging season to this point for the Red Wings, as they have gone 8-5-1 at Little Caesars Arena.

Dylan Larkin has been the standout player for the team, scoring 13 goals, and accumulating an impressive 25 points.

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Lightning in Excellent Form

The Tampa Bay Lightning will also be in action before this trip to Detroit, as they come up against the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

However, it has been a reliable period for the Lightning, winning each of their last four to move clear at the top of the Atlantic Division.

In fact, Tampa's away record has been one of their biggest strengths to this point, winning six of their ten on the road. Jake Guentzel leads the team for goals, netting 12 across the opening months of the campaign.

Lightning vs. Red Wings Head-to-Head Record
TOTAL Lightning Red Wings DRAWS
WINS 96 48 46 -
GOALS 559 273 286

Lightning vs. Red Wings NHL Picks

This will be a close matchup in the NHL on Friday, and there are cases to be made for both teams. However, the Lightning have been eye-catching on the road this season, and that could be an angle worth following when making picks.

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Tampa Bay Lightning
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