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Tampa Bay Lightning Favored to Win Against Struggling Pittsburgh Penguins in Tonight's Matchup at PPG Paints Arena

The Tampa Bay Lightning will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena, with the Lightning holding a record of 9-6-1 and the Penguins at 7-10-3. In their previous matchups last season, the Penguins won two out of three games. The game is scheduled to start at 7 PM EST. Tampa Bay is currently the betting favorite with odds of -143 remaining steady. Stay tuned for the Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Lightning -143 | Penguins +126
• Spread: Lightning -1.5 (+170) | Penguins +1.5 (-198)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 59%.

Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning recently achieved a significant victory against the New Jersey Devils with a score of 4-0. Key players such as Victor Hedman and Anthony Cirelli contributed to the win by scoring a goal each along with an assist. Nikita Kucherov and Jake Guentzel also played a crucial role with two assists each. The standout performance of Andrei Vasilevskiy in the net, saving all 29 shots faced, highlighted the strong defense of the team. This victory is consistent with their overall performance this season, as they have displayed a strong offense by scoring three or more goals in seven of their last nine games. They rank seventh in goals per game and ninth in goals against per game. Nikita Kucherov leads the team in points and goals. With a power ranking of 16, Tampa Bay is ranked 9th in offense, 16th in defense, and has a record of 9-6-1 this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins Analysis

The Pittsburgh Penguins recently defeated the San Jose Sharks in a shootout but did not cover the -1.5-puck line. Sidney Crosby, Bryan Rust, and Jesse Puljujarvi each scored a goal, with Alex Nedeljkovic making 26 saves. The Penguins have struggled offensively, scoring three or fewer goals in eight of their last 10 games and ranking 23rd in goals per game. On defense, they rank last in goals against per game and 30th in shots against per game. Goaltenders Alex Nedeljkovic and Tristan Jarry have struggled this season. Overall, the Penguins have a power ranking of 28 and are ranked 25th in offense and 31st in defense, with a record of 7-10-3. In their last three matchups with Tampa Bay, the Lightning went 2-1-0.

Tampa Bay Lightning's Strong Offense and Defense Make Them Favorites Against Struggling Penguins

The Lightning offense has demonstrated significant success this season, consistently scoring three or more goals in seven out of their last nine games. Ranked seventh in goals per game, Tampa Bay showcases an impressive offensive performance. Moreover, the team's defense and goaltending have been solid this season, ranking ninth in both goals against per game and shots against per game. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy boasts a record of 8-5-1 with a 2.15 GAA and .920 SV%. In contrast, the Penguins have struggled defensively this season, ranking last in goals against per game and 30th in shots against per game. As a result, a victory for the Lightning is highly probable in this upcoming contest. Therefore, it is advisable to take Tampa Bay on the money line.

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