Penguins vs. Lightning betting odds and trends

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Penguins vs. Lightning betting odds and trends

Data Skrive:

The Pittsburgh Penguins are -114 on the moneyline versus the Tampa Bay Lightning (-106) on Saturday, with this tight-looking matchup being played at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.

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Moneyline

Penguins to win vs Lightning -114

Bet $20, Payout $37.54

Penguins vs. Lightning Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Saturday, April 6, 2024
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET
  • How to Watch on TV: ABC and ESPN+
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PPG Paints Arena
  • Favorite: Penguins (-114)
  • Underdog: Lightning (-106)
  • Over/under: 6

Penguins vs. Lightning Quick Facts

  • Pittsburgh and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in 42 of 76 matches (55.3%) so far this season.
  • So far this season, 67.1% of Tampa Bay’s games (51/76) have had more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two teams, 6.5, is 0.5 above Saturday’s over/under.
  • The 6.2 goals per game these two teams are conceding this season are 0.2 more than the 6-goal over/under set for this match.

Penguins vs. Lightning Season Stat Insights

  • The Penguins’ three average goals per game add up to 228 total, which makes them the 21st-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
  • On defense, the Penguins have allowed 223 goals (2.9 per game) to rank 11th in NHL play.
  • Their goal differential (+5) ranks them 15th in the NHL.
  • The Lightning’s 267 total goals (3.5 per game) are the fifth-most in the NHL.
  • The Lightning have given up 3.2 goals per game, 246 total, which ranks 22nd among NHL teams.
  • They have a +21 goal differential, which ranks 12th in the league.

Penguins vs. Lightning Moneyline Insights

  • Pittsburgh has won 21 of its 44 games as a favorite this season.
  • The Penguins have been victorious in 20 of the 42 games they have played with moneyline odds shorter than -114.
  • Per the moneyline odds, Pittsburgh has a 53.3% chance of winning this contest.
  • Tampa Bay has 12 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 29 times).
  • Tampa Bay has gone 12-16 when bookmakers have listed them as underdogs of -106 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The win probability for the Lightning, implied from the moneyline, is 51.5%.

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Penguins vs. Lightning Leaders

Penguins Leaders

  • With 39 goals and 45 assists this season, Sidney Crosby is one of Pittsburgh’s top contributors (84 points).
  • Evgeni Malkin is another of Pittsburgh’s top contributors currently with 59 total points (23 goals and 36 assists) to his name.
  • Through 56 games, Bryan Rust has proven himself as an important offensive option for Pittsburgh. He has 50 points (26 goals and 24 assists).
  • In the 50 games Tristan Jarry has played this season, his save percentage is .903, 38th in the league.

Lightning Leaders

  • Nikita Kucherov has scored 43 goals (0.6 per game) and put up 90 assists (1.2 per game), fueling the Tampa Bay offense with 133 total points (1.8 per game). He takes 3.8 shots per game, shooting 14.8%.
  • Brayden Point is a key piece of the offense for Tampa Bay with 85 total points this season. He has scored 43 goals and added 42 assists in 75 games.
  • Tampa Bay’s Victor Hedman is among the leaders on the team with 72 total points (13 goals and 59 assists).
  • Andrei Vasilevskiy has a 29-17-2 record this season, with a .901 save percentage (41st in the league). He has 1217 saves, and has given up 133 goals (2.8 goals against average).

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