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January 16, 2026 8:00pm ET
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Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
#33
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
#34

Lines & Odds

-1.5 (+131)
Puckline
+1.5 (-155)
-200
Moneyline
+168
OVER 5.5 (-110)
Total
UNDER 5.5 (-110)

Lightning vs. Blues Betting Picks

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Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 70% of the public money was on Tampa Bay Lightning to win on the moneyline. And, 70% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Tampa Bay would win by a score of 3.9 to 2.2 with Tampa Bay winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on January 16, 2026 at 11:57AM ET.
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Tampa Bay at St. Louis

January 16, 2026
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Tampa Bay has won 11 in a row, including seven straight on the road after its 2-1 win in a shootout against Pittsburgh on Tuesday. Andrei Vasilevskiy had 26 saves for the Lightning, who have not lost since Dec. 18. The Lightning have won six of eight meetings with St. Louis, which has lost five of its past eight games. The Blues are 0-5 in their past five games versus teams with .600 winning percentages and 0-4 against opponents that scored two or fewer goals in their previous game. St. Louis has lost four of five with two days' rest. Tampa Bay has allowed only 2.36 goals per game during its win streak. Vasilevskiy is 19-7-2 with a 2.27 goals-against average and a .913 save percentage. He has won his past eight starts. Jordan Binnington is 8-11-6 with a 3.53 GAA and an .871 save percentage for the Blues. Take the Lightning.

Final Score

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December 22, 2025 7:00pm ET
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St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
#45
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
#46

Lines & Odds

+1.5 (-124)
Puckline
-1.5 (+104)
+206
Moneyline
-250
OVER 5.5 (-115)
Total
UNDER 5.5 (-105)

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 67% of the public money was on Tampa Bay Lightning to win on the moneyline. And, 69% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Tampa Bay would win by a score of 3.7 to 2.4 with Tampa Bay winning on the moneyline, St. Louis winning on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.

Final Score

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December 19, 2024 7:00pm ET
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St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
#49
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
#50

Lines & Odds

+1.5 (-135)
Puckline
-1.5 (+115)
+184
Moneyline
-220
OVER 6 (-105)
Total
UNDER 6 (-115)

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 74% of the public money was on Tampa Bay Lightning to win on the moneyline. And, 54% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Tampa Bay would win by a score of 4.0 to 2.2 with Tampa Bay winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.

Final Score

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November 5, 2024 8:00pm ET
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Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
#11
St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
#12

Lines & Odds

-1.5 (+148)
Puckline
+1.5 (-170)
-173
Moneyline
+151
OVER 6 (-110)
Total
UNDER 6 (-112)

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 64% of the public money was on Tampa Bay Lightning to win on the moneyline. And, 65% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Tampa Bay would win by a score of 3.3 to 2.9 with Tampa Bay winning on the moneyline, St. Louis winning on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on November 05, 2024 at 1:00PM ET.
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Tampa Bay at St. Louis

November 5, 2024
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Tampa Bay is sixth in the league in goals scored at 3.8 per game. They're tied for second in the Atlantic Division and 5-2 this season as a favorite of -110 or higher. St. Louis has lost three of four, getting outscored 17-8. The defense is 18th in goals surrendered, 14th in save percentage, and 20th in penalty killing. The Blues lost defenseman Philip Broberg (ankle) in the last game for an extended period after he was injured. The offense is just 24th in goals scored and 28th on the power play. Tampa is 126-76 vs. Western Conference opponents since 2017, including a 4-3 record this season. Take the Lightning to grab another win tonight. 

Final Score

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December 19, 2023 7:07pm ET
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St. Louis Blues
St. Louis Blues
#23
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning
#24

Lines & Odds

+1.5 (-159)
Puckline
-1.5 (+137)
+154
Moneyline
-176
OVER 6.5 (-120)
Total
UNDER 6.5 (+100)

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 73% of the public money was on Tampa Bay Lightning to win on the moneyline. And, 56% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Tampa Bay would win by a score of 3.4 to 1.8 with Tampa Bay winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.

Final Score

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St. Louis Blues
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