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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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.
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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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.
| TOTAL | Lightning | Red Wings | DRAWS | |
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| WINS | 96 | 48 | 46 | - |
| GOALS | 559 | 273 | 286 |
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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