Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction and Odds - December 6, 2023

The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

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

Who Will Win: Penguins vs. Lightning

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Penguins-Lightning NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for tonight.

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

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Penguins vs. Lightning Odds

We have sourced 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 (-110)	u6.5 (-108)

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

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

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

BetMGM 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, DraftKings 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 is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

According to our model, the Penguins (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Under.

As always, check out all the sportbooks 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 determined the best bets to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Penguins +1.5	-210
Moneyline	Lightning	-130
Total	Under 6.5	-108

Our NHL best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to bring 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.

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

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

DimersBOT gives Kucherov an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 37.7% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	First Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	7.7%
Jake Guentzel	7.1%
Evgeni Malkin	5.9%
Bryan Rust	4.9%
Reilly Smith	4.3%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Nikita Kucherov	8.0%
Brayden Point	7.7%
Steven Stamkos	6.0%
Brandon Hagel	5.4%
Nick Paul	3.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Pittsburgh Penguins

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sidney Crosby	38.4%
Jake Guentzel	36.5%
Evgeni Malkin	29.8%
Bryan Rust	27.7%
Reilly Smith	24.7%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	38.3%
Nikita Kucherov	37.7%
Steven Stamkos	34.1%
Brandon Hagel	29.7%
Nick Paul	20.9%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Penguins vs. Lightning on Wednesday December 6, 2023.

Penguins vs. Lightning Preview

Wednesday's game between the Lightning and Penguins at Amalie Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Wednesday December 6, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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Conclusion

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