Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Lightning have had a strong start to the season after making significant changes in the off-season. With a record of 7-5-0, they are looking to make a deep
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Lightning have had a strong start to the season after making significant changes in the off-season. With a record of 7-5-0, they are looking to make a deep playoff run this year after two disappointing seasons. They will face the St. Louis Blues, who have shown potential but lack star power and consistency. Tampa Bay is the favorite to win, opening at -159 with the current line at Tampa Bay -162.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Lightning -162 | Blues +143
Spread: Lightning -1.5 (+155) | Blues +1.5 (-175)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 62%.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have had a successful start to the 2024/25 NHL season, with standout performances from Andrei Vasilevsky and Nikita Kucherov. Despite their strong overall performance, the team has struggled on the road, with a 3-4-0 record away from home. Their recent loss to the Winnipeg Jets highlighted the challenges they have faced on the road, with Jonas Johansson giving up five goals on 32 shots. The team currently has a power ranking of 11, ranking 8th in offense and 11th in defense, with a 7-5 record for the season. They will need to address their road performance if they hope to continue their success this season.
St. Louis Blues Analysis
The St. Louis Blues had a strong start to the season but injuries and inconsistency have hindered their progress, resulting in a slip back to .500. Despite solid goaltending from Binnington and Hofer, the team is still struggling to secure key victories. Key players such as Broberg and Thomas are out due to injury, but the team remains competitive with strong performances from Kyrou and Parayko. A recent win over the Toronto Maple Leafs was a much needed boost, with Parayko leading the way and Binnington making impressive saves. The team's power ranking is 26, ranking 25th in offense and 17th in defense, with a record of 6-6. In recent matchups, Tampa Bay has had the upper hand with a 1-2-0 record against St. Louis.