Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction and Odds - November 30, 2023

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Pittsburgh Penguins lock horns with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Thursday's Penguins vs. Lightning matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Penguins vs. Lightning

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Penguins-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 55% chance of beating the Penguins.

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Penguins vs. Lightning Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Penguins	Lightning
Puck Line	+1.5 (-210)	-1.5 (+180)
Moneyline	+114	-130
Total	o6.5 (-118)	u6.5 (+102)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

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The Lightning are currently -1.5 favorites against the Penguins, with +180 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Penguins (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -210.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -130, which means you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at +114, where you can bet $100 to profit $114, earning a total payout of $214, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +102.

According to DimersBOT, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going Under.

As always, check out all of the sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Penguins vs. Lightning

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best bets for this game:

• Puck Line: Penguins +1.5 @ -210 via BetMGM (66% probability)
• Moneyline: Lightning @ -130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +102 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and gambling intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

Penguins vs. Lightning Prediction

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Penguins vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Penguins vs. Lightning? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Penguins and Lightning this Thursday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop picks for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Penguins vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Point an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 40.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	6.9%
Jake Guentzel	6.2%
Evgeni Malkin	5.0%
Bryan Rust	4.6%
Reilly Smith	4.4%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Brayden Point	8.4%
Nikita Kucherov	7.3%
Steven Stamkos	7.3%
Brandon Hagel	6.8%
Nick Paul	4.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	34.7%
Jake Guentzel	32.8%
Bryan Rust	28.1%
Evgeni Malkin	27.6%
Reilly Smith	25.3%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	40.3%
Nikita Kucherov	36.9%
Steven Stamkos	34.2%
Brandon Hagel	33.1%
Nick Paul	23.8%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Penguins vs. Lightning on Thursday November 30, 2023.

Penguins vs. Lightning Preview

Thursday's action between the Lightning and Penguins at Amalie Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Thursday November 30, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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Conclusion

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