St Louis Blues will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in some pulsating NHL action on Friday.
St. Louis have regrouped well since the early debacle and are coming in with seven wins into the game. They are placed fourth in the Western Conference Central Division with 20 points and will look to continue their upward run with a win in this game.
Tampa Bay have had a decent season and are placed fourth in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 23 points. After slipping up on the points table, they will look to win this game to move up and sustain themselves to make it to the playoffs with momentum on their side.
Blues vs Lightning Odds
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Blues vs Lightning Match Details
Fixture: Blues vs Lightning
Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 2022; 8 pm EDT
Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Blues vs Lightning Key Stats
St. Louis' offense has performed well lately, giving the team a much-needed boost. They have picked up the pace since to take it to 54 goals in 19 games.
The defense has managed to do well too and has helped to lower the deficit. The goaltender, Jordan Binnington has played a big role with a save percentage of 0.905. He has been a key player in all of their 9 wins and is at the heart of their defensive play.
Tampa Bay's offense has averaged over 3 goals per game this season. Most of the contributions have come from players like Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos. Both players have scored in double digits, proving crucial to the team.
Their defense has not been at its best, even though the goaltenders have done well individually with a save percentage of over 0.900. The team needs to tighten its leaky defense to get better results in the upcoming games.
Blues vs Lightning Betting Prediction
As both teams are coming off losses into the game, it's going to be a test of their determination. St.Louis have played well on the road, winning 16 of their 23 games, and have a healthy head-to-head record with five wins in six games against the men from Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay on the other hand, have played well in the last six games, winning more often, and are likely to benefit from a 37-16 home record. They are likely to cover the spread in this game.
Prediction: Take, Tampa Bay, -1.5(+145)
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