Lightning Favourites to Outshine the Blues in Crucial Season Showdown
The St. Louis Blues and the Tampa Bay Lightning lock horns in an important matchup as both teams hope to reverse their standing in their respective divisions. The Blues have
Game outlook
The St. Louis Blues and the Tampa Bay Lightning lock horns in an important matchup as both teams hope to reverse their standing in their respective divisions. The Blues have been on a winning streak and have a 15-14-1 season record, whereas the Lightning have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games, giving them a 14-13-5 season record. New Jersey has opened this game as a favorite at -166, and betting predictions are sure to provide a great payout. Don’t miss this crucial game between the Blues and the Lightning before the upcoming holiday break!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Flyers +145 | Devils -166
Spread: Flyers +1.5 (-168) | Devils -1.5 (+142)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New Jersey will win straight-up is 62%.
Philadelphia Flyers
The Blues have had an underperforming season, with an offense averaging 2.90 goals per game. The top two lines, led by Robert Thomas, Pavel Buchnevich, and Jordan Kyrou have contributed with 28 goals and 48 assists, while six other scorers have seven goals or more. A lack of depth has proven troublesome for the Blues, alongside a defense allowing 3.27 goals per game. Goaltender Jordan Binnington has had the best season so far with a .908 save percentage and a 3.05 goals-against average. Despite this, the Blues rank 23rd in offense (3.00 per game) and 7th in defense (2.63 per game) with a 17-10-3 record.