St. Louis Blues vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/19/2023]

NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:00PM ET as the St. Louis Blues square off with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Tuesday's Blues vs. Lightning matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Blues vs. Lightning Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Blues and Lightning 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lightning a 60% chance of beating the Blues.

According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Blues vs. Lightning Odds

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

Bet Type	Blues	Lightning
Puck Line	+1.5 (-155)	-1.5 (+134)
Moneyline	+150	-178
Total	o6.5 (-118)	u6.5 (+100)

• The Lightning are currently -1.5 favorites against the Blues, with +134 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Blues (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -155.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -178, which means you can risk $178 to win $100 for a total payout of $278 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blues at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

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

Blues vs. Lightning Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Blues +1.5	-155
Moneyline	Blues	+150
Total	Under 6.5	+100

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, betting on the Blues moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Blues vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Blues vs. Lightning?

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

Our projections give Point an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 40.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

St. Louis Blues

Player	First Goal Probability
Pavel Buchnevich	6.7%
Jake Neighbours	5.5%
Jordan Kyrou	5.4%
Robert Thomas	5.1%
Brandon Saad	3.8%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Brayden Point	8.3%
Steven Stamkos	7.6%
Nikita Kucherov	7.0%
Brandon Hagel	5.2%
Nick Paul	4.1%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

St. Louis Blues

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Pavel Buchnevich	33.3%
Jake Neighbours	31.4%
Jordan Kyrou	29.4%
Robert Thomas	28.3%
Brayden Schenn	21.4%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	40.4%
Nikita Kucherov	38.2%
Steven Stamkos	38.0%
Brandon Hagel	28.5%
Nick Paul	22.3%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting analysis before the Blues vs. Lightning on Tuesday December 19, 2023.

Blues vs. Lightning Game Information

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

• Who: St. Louis Blues vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Tuesday December 19, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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Conclusion

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