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Written by Kevin Hansen, Senior Sports Analyst
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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning are scheduled to meet in the NHL at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday, starting at 1:00PM ET.
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We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Lightning and Penguins 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Lightning and Penguins a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 55% chance of going under.
Lightning vs. Penguins Odds
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lightning | Penguins |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-275) | -1.5 (+200) |
| Moneyline | -112 | -105 |
| Total | o6.5 (+100) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Lightning vs. Penguins Picks
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Lightning vs. Penguins Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Penguins?
According to our model, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Penguins.
Our projections give Point an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at PPG Paints Arena, while the Lightning star is a 39.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 8.2% |
| Steven Stamkos | 6.1% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 5.3% |
| Anthony Duclair | 4.6% |
| Brandon Hagel | 4.6% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 6.5% |
| Sidney Crosby | 6.4% |
| Drew O'Connor | 4.1% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 4.0% |
| Rickard Rakell | 3.9% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 39.6% |
| Steven Stamkos | 33.1% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 29.7% |
| Brandon Hagel | 27.2% |
| Anthony Duclair | 27.2% |
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Bryan Rust | 33.1% |
| Sidney Crosby | 31.5% |
| Evgeni Malkin | 21.9% |
| Drew O'Connor | 21.6% |
| Reilly Smith | 21.4% |
Lightning vs. Penguins Game Information
Saturday's matchup between the Penguins and Lightning at PPG Paints Arena is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
- Date: Saturday April 6, 2024
- Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 4:15PM, Apr 6
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