Overview
The Pittsburgh Penguins will head to Tampa Bay to take on the Lightning in this Eastern Conference matchup. This will be the third matchup between these two teams, with the series split 1-1.
Pittsburgh comes into this game on a two-game winning streak and in second in the Metropolitan Division standings. Tampa Bay has won five in a row and is leading the Atlantic Division by a single game.
Last Game Records
Penguins
- Last Game: Won against the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2
- 33-14-3-5 overall record
Lightning
- Last Game: Won against the Ottawa Senators 5-2.
- 35-11-2-4 overall record
Matchup Information
Penguins at Lightning Betting Analysis
Pittsburgh Penguins Betting Analysis
The Penguins are playing their best hockey at the right time. A slow start to the season had people very skeptical, but the Penguins have turned things on and have put themselves in a great spot for the postseason.
In their last game against Columbus, the Penguins were able to come back from being down 1-2. In the third period, the Penguins answered the call and scored two goals to take the win 3-2.
Offensively, the Penguins are very solid. They are averaging 3.2 goals per game and are right outside the top 10 in terms of goals scored per game.
In their last five games, the Penguins are averaging 1.8 goals per game. In their last five away games, the Penguins are averaging 2.8 goals per game.
Jake Guentzel has led the Penguins’ offense in points for most of the season. He has recorded a team-high 53 points, scoring 25 goals and assisting on 28 others.
Sidney Crosby is right behind him with 50 total points. He is on a four-game point streak and has recorded at least a single point in nine out of their last ten games.
Tristan Jarry is the main goaltender for the Penguins. He has a record of 26-11-2 and is only giving up 2.33 goals per game.
Jarry has been huge for the Penguins. In games where they have struggled to score, he has stepped up big and kept them in games.
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Analysis
Tampa Bay Lightning have returned from the All-Star break on a tear. While they lost their first game back, since then, they have been cruising.
In their last game against the Senators, the Lightning went into the second period tied 2-2. That would be the end of the scoring for the Senators, and the Lightning would go on to score three unanswered goals and win 5-2.
The Lightning are averaging 3.42 goals per game. This number has them as the eighth-best in all of the NHL.
In their last five games, the Lightning are averaging 4.6 goals per game. In their last five home games, the Lightning are averaging 3.6 goals per game.
Steven Stamkos has been the offensive leader for the Lightning. He has a team-high 60 points, scoring 26 goals and assisting on 34 others.
Victor Hedman has now surpassed 50 total points, taking his total to 51 for the team. He has recorded at least a single point in six of their last ten games.
Andrei Vasilevskiy is the main goaltender for the Lightning. He has a record of 29-8-2 and is giving up just 2.27 goals per game.
After a great year last year, Vasilevskiy has picked up right where he left off. If the Lightning are looking to make another deep playoff run, they will need him to continue playing at this level.
Team Updates
The Penguins have not had to add anyone to their injury report lately. They will play at almost full strength again this evening.
The Lightning are in the same spot. They have no new injuries to report and will play at full strength as well.
- The Penguins won their moneyline bet in six of their last ten games.
- Pittsburgh was over the total goals in five of their last ten games.
- The Lightning won their moneyline bet in eight of their last ten games,
- Tampa Bay was under the total goals in five of their last ten games.
Penguins at Lightning Betting Preview
This will be the best hockey game of the night. Both teams are fighting for stability in their division and are beginning to look towards the postseason.
The Lightning have been dominant at home, and the Penguins have been just as good on the road. This is going to come down to who scores first.
Penguins at Lightning Betting Prediction
Bet on the Tampa Bay Lightning!
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