NHL
St. Louis Blues @ Tampa Bay Lightning - December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024, 9:08am EST
TSG A.I. Picks
7:00pm EST, Thursday | Spread | Moneyline | Over/Under |
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Tampa Bay Lightning | -1.5 +115 | -161 | O 6 -108 |
St. Louis Blues | +1.5 -135 | +130 | U 6 -108 |
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For every pick our AI engine makes, it also assigns a score from 1-100 reflecting how "confident" we are each pick is likely to hit. The higher the score, the more confidence our AI models are that our picks are going to be winners.
Tampa Bay Lightning
-1.5
+115
St. Louis Blues
+1.5
-135
Moneyline
Tampa Bay Lightning
-161
St. Louis Blues
+130
Over/Under
Over 6
-108
Under 6
-108
Odds Provided By BetUS
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St. Louis Blues
+1.5
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MONEYLINE PICK
Tampa Bay Lightning
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OVER/UNDER PICK
Under
6
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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 Live Odds & Betting History
Betting odds provided by BetUS
Wager Type | Tampa Bay Lightning | St. Louis Blues |
---|---|---|
Spread | -1.5 (+115) | +1.5 (-135) |
Moneyline | -161 | +130 |
Total | Under 6 (-108) | Over 6 (-108) |
Team Data | Tampa Bay Lightning | St. Louis Blues |
---|---|---|
Goals | 4.00 | 2.59 |
Assists | 6.68 | 4.47 |
Shots | 28.64 | 26.22 |
Shooting % | 13.94% | 10.14% |
Corsi % | 52.40% | 47.62% |
Offzone % | 49.24% | 48.03% |
Power Play Goals | 0.86 | 0.38 |
SAT A | 54.25 | 59.19 |
SAT F | 59.57 | 54.09 |
Save % | 89.50% | 89.50% |
Power Play Chance | 3.00 | 2.21 |
Power Play % | 28.74% | 16.44% |
Penalty Kill % | 79.52% | 76.47% |
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