St Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Blues vs Lightning

The St Louis Blues clash with the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, December 22.

We are going to bet against the Blues with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the home team and we really like the -128 about the Lightning winning on the 3-Way Moneyline.

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St Louis Blues won their previous game by a 6-2 scoreline. It was on the road against Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena. Robert Thomas landed 3 points, including 2 goals and 1 assist. Goalie Joel Hofer had 27 saves (.931).

Tampa Bay Lightning won their last game which was at home. It was a 6-4 triumph at Benchmark International Arena against Carolina Hurricanes. Charles-Edouard D'Astous managed 2 points, all of them were assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lightning won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 3-1 triumph when facing the Blues at Benchmark International Arena. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Jordan Binnington (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-8-6	3.4	.873	0
23/24	28-21-5	2.84	.913	3

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	12-7-2	2.4	.911	1
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 26.1 shots on goal, with a 10.0% powerplay efficiency. The Blues have been giving up 3.2 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

Robert Thomas is the top points scorer with 10 points, 5 goals and 5 assists, with Pavel Buchnevich racking up 8 points, 2 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Joel Hofer have a 2.23 goal against average with a .925 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Lightning have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 31.7 shots on goal, with a 12.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.8 goals from 24.6 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

The top points scorer is Nikita Kucherov with 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists, while Jake Guentzel is next best after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Jonas Johansson have a 2.59 GAA with a .899 SV%.

St Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Picks

Head into St Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is merit in simply backing Tampa Bay Lightning to beat their opponents in 60 minutes when it comes to this NHL encounter. Especially as odds of -128 are available for this value pick.

We track all injuries that could impact each franchise before making our hockey predictions. The form guide and latest stats also help the Sportsgambler.com team crunch the numbers ahead of the NHL action.

Key Blues vs Lightning stats:

• Lightning have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Blues have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Blues have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Lightning 3-Way Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 56.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jake Guentzel To Score +135

Jake Guentzel (Lightning) has averaged 0.6 goals in the past 5 games. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +135 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jake Guentzel Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+135

First

+950

Assists

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-145

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

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Correct Score Prediction

Blues 3 - 5 Lightning

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Lightning to win 5-3. The odds of +2200 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Blues

Lightning

1-0

Blues

+5000

Lightning

+4000

2-0

Blues

+5000

Lightning

+3500

2-1

Blues

+1500

Lightning

+1150

3-0

Blues

+4000

Lightning

+2200

3-1

Blues

+2200

Lightning

+1400

3-2

Blues

+1000

Lightning

+750

4-0

Blues

+6000

Lightning

+2400

4-1

Blues

+2400

Lightning

+1100

4-2

Blues

+2200

Lightning

+1300

4-3

Blues

+1300

Lightning

+1000

5-0

Blues

+12000

Lightning

+4000

5-1

Blues

+4500

Lightning

+1600

5-2

Blues

+2800

Lightning

+1300

5-3

Blues

+3400

Lightning

+2200

5-4

Blues

+2800

Lightning

+2200

6-0

Blues

+2800

Lightning

+6600

6-1

Blues

+11000

Lightning

+3500

6-2

Blues

+5500

Lightning

+2200

6-3

Blues

+5000

Lightning

+2500

6-4

Blues

+7000

Lightning

+5000

6-5

Blues

+6600

Lightning

+5500

7-0

Blues

+6600

Lightning

+10000

7-1

Blues

+6600

Lightning

+6000

7-2

Blues

+6600

Lightning

+5500

7-3

Blues

+10000

Lightning

+5000

7-4

Blues

+10000

Lightning

+6600

7-5

Blues

+15000

Lightning

+11000

7-6

Blues

+15000

Lightning

+13000

8-1

Blues

+15000

Lightning

+10000

8-2

Blues

+15000

Lightning

+10000

8-3

Blues

+15000

Lightning

+11000

8-4

Blues

+15000

Lightning

+11000

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St Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tampa Bay Lightning are strong -227 favorites to win this game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 69% chance of claiming victory. At +184, St Louis Blues are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. The Over 5.5 selection is available to back at -122.

The best NHL sportsbooks offer a wide variety of game lines and team props for every matchup, with plenty of options available both before and during the game. Be sure to explore all the lines and odds before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Blues

+184

Lightning

-227

3-Way Moneyline

Blues

+280

Tie

+340

Lightning

-128

Puck Line

Blues +1.5

-143

Lightning -1.5

+116

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-100

Over 5.5

-122

Jake Guentzel is the market leader at +950 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

First

+135

Anytime

+950

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

First

+150

Anytime

+950

Brayden Point (Lightning)

First

+165

Anytime

+1000

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

First

+240

Anytime

+1500

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

First

+260

Anytime

+1600

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

First

+275

Anytime

+1750

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

First

+310

Anytime

+1800

Robert Thomas (Blues)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Nicholas Paul (Lightning)

First

+350

Anytime

+1900

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

First

+360

Anytime

+2000

Gage Goncalves (Lightning)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Pius Suter (Blues)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Dalibor Dvorsky (Blues)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Yanni Gourde (Lightning)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Jonatan Berggren (Blues)

First

+575

Anytime

+2800

Dominic James (Lightning)

First

+700

Anytime

+3300

Justin Faulk (Blues)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Oskar Sundqvist (Blues)

First

+725

Anytime

+3300

Alexey Toropchenko (Blues)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Charle-Edouard D'Astous (Lightning)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Mathieu Joseph (Blues)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Pontus Holmberg (Lightning)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Zemgus Girgensons (Lightning)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Cam Fowler (Blues)

First

+775

Anytime

+4500

Robby Fabbri (Blues)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Jack Finley (Lightning)

First

+900

Anytime

+4000

Colton Parayko (Blues)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

J.J. Moser (Lightning)

First

+1050

Anytime

+5000

Ryan McDonagh (Lightning)

First

+1150

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+175

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-125

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-145

Brayden Point (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Robert Thomas (Blues)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-161

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-250

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-286

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Justin Faulk (Blues)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Cam Fowler (Blues)

Over 0.5

+225

Under 0.5

-323

Nicholas Paul (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Pius Suter (Blues)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-500

Player Shots

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-185

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Brayden Point (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-164

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

+105

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-100

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-161

Robert Thomas (Blues)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-164

Pius Suter (Blues)

Over 1.5

+115

Under 1.5

-154

Justin Faulk (Blues)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-130

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

St Louis Blues Stats

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.50 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.60 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 11.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 24.2
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 23.1
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 3.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 31.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 11.8
• Blocks: 17.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 20
• Giveaways: 12.3
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 12.1
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 27.6
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.3

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

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