Tampa Bay Lightning vs St Louis Blues Prediction, Picks & Odds | 16 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Lightning vs Blues

The Tampa Bay Lightning clash with the St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Friday, January 16.

The Lightning should get the better of the Blues in regulation time and our prediction is to therefore side with them on the 3-Way Moneyline. There is an appealing -100 should you wish to follow suit.

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Tampa Bay Lightning have won their previous eleven games. A 2-1 (SO) triumph recently occurred on the road at PPG PAINTS Arena when playing Pittsburgh Penguins. Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 26 shots (.963), with Janis Jerome Moser the only player to find the net.

St Louis Blues last game was a 3-0 victory over Carolina Hurricanes at Enterprise Center. That means it’s now been three home wins on the spin. Jimmy Snuggerud, Dalibor Dvorsky and Nick Bjugstad scored one goal apiece. For the shutout, Joel Hofer made 33 saves.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Lightning have beaten the Blues in their last two meetings, winning by 3-1 and 4-1 scorelines. Both encounters were played at Benchmark International Arena. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Lightning victories.

Starting Goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-7-2	2.3	.914	1
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

Joel Hofer (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-9-2	2.8	.902	4
23/24	15-12-1	2.65	.913	1

10 wins averaging 4.5 goals from 25.0 shots on goal, with a 15.9% powerplay efficiency. The Lightning have been giving up 2.2 goals from 25.6 shots, averaging 7.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.6%.

Nikita Kucherov is the top points scorer with 24 points, 10 goals and 14 assists, with Darren Raddysh racking up 15 points, 5 goals and 10 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 1.97 goal against average with a .922 save percentage.

The Blues have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.3 goals from 22.1 shots on goal, with a 9.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.4 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.4%.

The top points scorer is Robert Thomas with 6 points, 2 goals and 4 assists, while Pavel Buchnevich is next best after having 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Jordan Binnington have a 3.38 GAA with a .862 SV%, including one shutout.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs St Louis Blues Prediction & Picks

Our Tampa Bay Lightning vs St Louis Blues preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We can’t resist going for Tampa Bay Lightning on the 60-minute line, with our pick made with confidence and there is -100 available that they win this NHL encounter in regulation time.

Our NHL handicappers start by reviewing the latest team news for each franchise, followed by a close look at recent form. That information is then applied to the most relevant stats to reach a well-informed verdict.

Key Lightning vs Blues stats:

• Lightning have won 11 consecutive games.
• Lightning have won 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Blues have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Blues have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Blues have lost their last 2 games against Lightning.

Lightning 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jimmy Snuggerud Over 1.5 Shots -200

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 4 straight games. There is odds of -200 available when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Jimmy Snuggerud Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+350

First

+2000

Assists

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

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Correct Score Prediction

Lightning 4 - 2 Blues

We’re betting on the Lightning to secure a 4-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +1400 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Lightning

Blues

1-0

Lightning

+4500

Blues

+5000

2-0

Lightning

+4000

Blues

+5000

2-1

Lightning

+1200

Blues

+1400

3-0

Lightning

+2400

Blues

+3500

3-1

Lightning

+1500

Blues

+2000

3-2

Lightning

+750

Blues

+900

4-0

Lightning

+3000

Blues

+5500

4-1

Lightning

+1200

Blues

+2000

4-2

Lightning

+1400

Blues

+1900

4-3

Lightning

+1000

Blues

+1200

5-0

Lightning

+5000

Blues

+10000

5-1

Lightning

+1900

Blues

+3500

5-2

Lightning

+1400

Blues

+2200

5-3

Lightning

+2200

Blues

+2900

5-4

Lightning

+2000

Blues

+2400

6-1

Lightning

+4500

Blues

+9000

6-2

Lightning

+2500

Blues

+5000

6-3

Lightning

+2800

Blues

+4000

6-4

Lightning

+5000

Blues

+6000

6-5

Lightning

+5500

Blues

+6000

7-2

Lightning

+6600

Blues

+12500

7-3

Lightning

+5000

Blues

+8000

7-4

Lightning

+6600

Blues

+9000

7-5

Lightning

+11000

Blues

+13000

7-6

Lightning

+12500

Blues

+14000

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs St Louis Blues 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.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Tampa Bay Lightning are -182 favorites to win and that means a 65% chance of landing a victory. At +150, St Louis Blues are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line stands at 1.5 and the total goals line is 5.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -118.

The top NHL sportsbooks offer a wide range of game lines and team props for every matchup. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Lightning

-182

Blues

+150

3-Way Moneyline

Lightning

-100

Tie

+310

Blues

+225

Puck Line

Lightning -1.5

+138

Blues +1.5

-169

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-104

Over 5.5

-118

Nikita Kucherov is the First Goalscorer favorite at +800. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +115.

Player Goals

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

First

+115

Anytime

+800

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

First

+170

Anytime

+1200

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

First

+290

Anytime

+1800

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

First

+320

Anytime

+1900

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

First

+325

Anytime

+1900

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Gage Goncalves (Lightning)

First

+340

Anytime

+1800

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Nicholas Paul (Lightning)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Dalibor Dvorsky (Blues)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Pontus Holmberg (Lightning)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

First

+475

Anytime

+2800

Yanni Gourde (Lightning)

First

+500

Anytime

+2500

Jonatan Berggren (Blues)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Justin Faulk (Blues)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Nick Bjugstad (Blues)

First

+625

Anytime

+3000

Zemgus Girgensons (Lightning)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Dominic James (Lightning)

First

+700

Anytime

+4000

Oskar Sundqvist (Blues)

First

+725

Anytime

+3500

Cam Fowler (Blues)

First

+825

Anytime

+4000

Nathan Walker (Blues)

First

+875

Anytime

+4500

Alexey Toropchenko (Blues)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Colton Parayko (Blues)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Charle-Edouard D'Astous (Lightning)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Philip Broberg (Blues)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Jack Finley (Lightning)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Erik Cernak (Lightning)

First

+1500

Anytime

+5500

Player Assists

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+155

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-130

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Cam Fowler (Blues)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-250

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-278

Anthony Cirelli (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Jake Neighbours (Blues)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Justin Faulk (Blues)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Oliver Bjorkstrand (Lightning)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues)

Over 0.5

+275

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Nikita Kucherov (Lightning)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+115

Jake Guentzel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-161

Brandon Hagel (Lightning)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+115

Jordan Kyrou (Blues)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-141

Darren Raddysh (Lightning)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Pavel Buchnevich (Blues)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-105

Brayden Schenn (Blues)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-141

Jimmy Snuggerud (Blues)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Justin Faulk (Blues)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

St Louis Blues Stats

Moneyline

• 10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.70 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 5.00 pts and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.30 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 25
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 7.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 22.9
• Blocks: 12.1
• Faceoff Wins : 18.9
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 7.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 23
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 20.5
• Hits: 19.3
• Giveaways: 12.1
• Takeaways: 4.2

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 22.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 9.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.5
• Hits: 24.6
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 23.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 7.5
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 22.3
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.5

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Starting Lineups

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