Tampa Bay Lightning vs
St. Louis BluesPredictions & Preview

Tampa Bay Lightning Favored to Continue Dominance Over St. Louis Blues in Upcoming Matchup

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 vs St. Louis Stats

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.

Tampa Bay Lightning Poised to Continue Dominance Over St. Louis Blues

Despite the St. Louis Blues holding a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Bay has emerged victorious in four of their last five matchups. With key players from St. Louis out of commission, Tampa Bay has a strong chance of securing a significant win in their upcoming game. In their recent encounters, Tampa Bay has outscored St. Louis 19-12, indicating closely contested games. However, considering Andrei Vasilevskiy's impressive performance this season and the Lightning's potent offense, it is likely that Tampa Bay will clinch a crucial road victory. Based on these factors, the prediction for the Tampa Bay vs. St. Louis game is in favor of the Lightning.

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