The Tampa Bay Lightning (17-10-2) will look to extend their impressive winning streak to four games as they host the St. Louis Blues (15-15-3) at Amalie Arena on Thursday night.
The Lightning enter the contest riding high on momentum, having won five of their last six games while averaging an impressive 4.9 goals per game during their last ten matchups.
Led by Nikita Kucherov's 47 points and Brayden Point's 37-point contribution, Tampa Bay's offense has been firing on all cylinders, scoring at least five goals in each of their last three victories.
The Blues, meanwhile, have struggled to find consistency, dropping four of their last six games and averaging just 2.55 goals per game this season.
While historical matchups favor St. Louis with six wins in their last ten meetings against Tampa Bay, including a 3-2 victory in their most recent encounter, the current form suggests a different narrative could unfold.
As both teams prepare to face off in this cross-conference matchup, the contrast between Tampa Bay's high-powered offense and St. Louis's defensive challenges sets the stage for what promises to be an intriguing NHL battle at Amalie Arena.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues: who will win?
For tonight's Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues matchup, our predictive model gives the Lightning a 59.75% chance of defeating the Blues.
Tampa Bay Lightning: 59.75% win probability
- Elite offensive efficiency (117 goals scored in just 29 games)
- Strong defensive performance (85 goals against in 29 games)
- Excellent recent form (WWWLW in last 5 games)
St. Louis Blues: 40.25% win probability
- Struggling offense (85 goals in 33 games, bottom third in league)
- Poor defensive record (102 goals against in 33 games)
- Inconsistent recent performance (LWLLW in last 5 games)
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues odds
| Tampa Bay Lightning | St. Louis Blues | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -218 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +180 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 17 out of 29 matches this season.
- 2The St. Louis Blues have won 15 out of 33 matches this season.
- 3With 36 points, the Tampa Bay Lightning holds the 7th position in the league standings.
- 4St. Louis Blues's 33 points place them 11th in the rankings.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues form
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues head to head
Tampa Bay Lightning
67%
St. Louis Blues
33%
Nov 6, 2024
St. Louis Blues
3 : 2
Tampa Bay Lightning
Dec 20, 2023
Tampa Bay Lightning
6 : 1
St. Louis Blues
Nov 15, 2023
St. Louis Blues
5 : 0
Tampa Bay Lightning
Jan 15, 2023
St. Louis Blues
2 : 4
Tampa Bay Lightning
Nov 26, 2022
Tampa Bay Lightning
5 : 2
St. Louis Blues
Dec 3, 2021
Tampa Bay Lightning
4 : 2
St. Louis Blues
