Penguins vs Lightning Preview: Pittsburgh Aiming to Upset Tampa Bay as Underdogs
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning are both looking to improve from their respective records this season. The Penguins have a 10-10-1 record and are towards the
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning are both looking to improve from their respective records this season. The Penguins have a 10-10-1 record and are towards the bottom of the Metropolitan Division, while the Lightning have a 10-8-5 record and are currently in fifth place of the Atlantic Division. Both teams will face off in what is expected to be a highly competitive game and Tampa Bay is the betting favorite opening at -139. Fans and betters alike can find the best NHL Predictions and sure payouts on this game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Penguins +121 | Lightning -139
Spread: Penguins +1.5 (-199) | Lightning -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 58%.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The offensive lineup has been impressive with Crosby, Guentzel, and Malkin leading the way with thirty goals and thirty seven assists combined. They are receiving further support from Rust, Smith, and Eller who have combined for nineteen goals and nineteen assists. The defense has been anchored by Karlsson and Letang who have contributed seven goals and twenty two assists. To add further depth, Pettersson and Letang have combined for three point three defensive point shares and seventy blocked shots while Karlsson and Graves have combined for two point nine defensive point shares. Notable performance from goaltender Tristan Jarry has also been instrumental in the team's success. The Pittsburgh Penguins are having a successful season thus far, boasting an 18th ranking in offense, 7th in defense, and 10-10-1 in their record. Led by Crosby, Guentzel, and Malkin, the offense is scoring with thirty goals and thirty seven assists. The defense has been bolstered by the contributions of Karlsson and Letang who have provided 7 goals and 22 assists. Pettersson, Letang, Karlsson, and Graves have added depth with their defensive point shares and blocked shots, and Jarry's impressive .916 save percentage and 2.48 goals-against average is helping to keep opponents off the score sheet.