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St. Louis Blues @ Tampa Bay Lightning - December 19, 2024

December 19, 2024, 9:08am EST

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+1.5

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+1.5

-135

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Tampa Bay Lightning

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-161

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6

-108

Alright, folks, let’s dive into this matchup between the St. Louis Blues and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena on Thursday night. As a seasoned bettor, I can tell you that every game tells a story, and this one is no different.

The Lightning come into this game with a solid record of 17-10-2 and are riding high on a three-game winning streak. Their offense is buzzing, averaging about four goals per game with an impressive shooting percentage of nearly 14%. They’ve also been efficient on the power play, converting almost 29% of their chances. When they’re at home, they’ve got a strong presence too—10 wins in their last 15 games at Amalie Arena.

On the other hand, we have the Blues sitting at 15-15-3. They’re struggling lately with just two wins in their last six outings and coming off a disappointing loss against the Devils where they managed only one goal. The numbers don’t lie: St. Louis averages just over two-and-a-half goals per game and has a lowly power play conversion rate of around 16%. Their defensive stats aren’t any more comforting; while they share the same save percentage as Tampa Bay (89.5%), their penalty kill sits significantly lower at 76%.

Given these stats, my gut tells me that Tampa Bay will emerge victorious tonight. They’ve got the momentum and home advantage working in their favor. But here’s where it gets interesting: I believe St. Louis will cover the spread despite likely losing outright. Why? Because when underdogs come to town looking to prove something after a tough loss, they often find ways to keep it close—even if it’s by sheer grit.

Now let’s talk totals for a second; I’m leaning towards betting on the Under for this one. With both teams’ recent performances—especially St. Louis’ struggles to score—I see this game possibly falling short of that six-goal mark set by oddsmakers.

So here’s my prediction for tonight’s clash: Tampa Bay wins but doesn’t blow out St. Louis; expect them to take it by a couple of goals max while our friends from Missouri manage to put up just enough fight to cover that spread we’re eyeing.

Remember my betting rituals—always double-check your lucky charm before placing those bets! Good luck out there!

Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues
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Wager TypeTampa Bay LightningSt. Louis Blues
Spread-1.5 (+115) +1.5 (-135)
Moneyline-161+130
TotalUnder 6 (-108)Over 6 (-108)
Team DataTampa Bay LightningSt. Louis Blues
Goals4.002.59
Assists6.684.47
Shots28.6426.22
Shooting %13.94%10.14%
Corsi %52.40%47.62%
Offzone %49.24%48.03%
Power Play Goals0.860.38
SAT A54.2559.19
SAT F59.5754.09
Save %89.50%89.50%
Power Play Chance3.002.21
Power Play %28.74%16.44%
Penalty Kill %79.52%76.47%