The Tampa Bay Lightning (14-13-5) host the St. Louis Blues (15-14-1) on Tuesday, December 19, with the Lightning coming off a defeat and the Blues a win. The bookmakers have made the Lightning solid favorites at -178 on the moneyline, and the Blues are at +146.
The betting trends in the following article reflect odds as of December 18, 2023 at 9:15 PM ET. Head to the article below for the latest lines for this matchup and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!
Lightning vs. Blues Betting Odds
- Moneyline: TB: (-178) | STL: (+146)
- Puck line: TB: -1.5 (139) | STL: +1.5 (-168)
- Total: 6.5 — Over: (-110) | Under: (-111)
Injury Report as of December 18
Lightning: Brent Seabrook: Shoulder/Back/Hip (Out), Logan Brown: Undisclosed (Out)
Blues: Anton Malmstrom: Undisclosed (Out)
Lightning vs. Blues Predictions & Computer Picks
| Moneyline Pick | Lightning |
|---|---|
| Total Pick | Over (6.5) |
| Spread Pick | Blues (+1.5) |
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Lightning vs. Blues Team Stats
| Lightning Avg. (Rank) | Blues Avg. (Rank) | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.28 (12th) | Goals Scored | 2.90 (23rd) |
| 3.56 (29th) | Goals Allowed | 3.27 (21st) |
| 30.3 (18th) | Shots | 30.5 (16th) |
| 31.0 (19th) | Shots Allowed | 32.2 (25th) |
Lightning Key Players
| Name | GP | GOALS | ASST | PTS | SHOTS | PP GOALS | PLUS/MINUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | 31 | 20 | 32 | 52 | 146 | 7 | -1 |
| Brayden Point | 32 | 14 | 20 | 34 | 86 | 6 | -10 |
| Steven Stamkos | 29 | 15 | 16 | 31 | 94 | 6 | -14 |
| Victor Hedman | 30 | 5 | 23 | 28 | 58 | 2 | -7 |
| Brandon Hagel | 32 | 10 | 17 | 27 | 76 | 0 | -3 |
How to Bet on Lightning vs. Blues
Blues Key Players
| Name | GP | GOALS | ASST | PTS | SHOTS | PP GOALS | PLUS/MINUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Thomas | 30 | 12 | 20 | 32 | 68 | 0 | +11 |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 28 | 10 | 13 | 23 | 70 | 4 | +4 |
| Jordan Kyrou | 30 | 6 | 15 | 21 | 102 | 0 | -4 |
| Brayden Schenn | 30 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 59 | 2 | -11 |
| Kevin Hayes | 30 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 55 | 0 | +2 |
Betting Trends
- The Lightning have compiled a 7-8 record when favored on the moneyline this season.
- The implied moneyline probability in this matchup gives the Lightning a 64.0% chance to win.
- The Blues have won 11, or 55.0%, of the 20 games they have played while the underdog this season.
- The Blues have a 40.7% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
- In 16 games this season, Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- St. Louis has combined with its opponent to score more than 6.5 goals in 11 of 30 games this season.
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