Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Betting Prediction
PublishedDecember 4, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:December 4, 2025 ,

NHL Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction 12/4

The Pittsburgh Penguins will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The game will be held at Benchmark International Arena and is set to start at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ as these Eastern Conference teams compete in this regular season game.

Penguins vs. Lightning Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning -203. The Lightning have a strong home record and are ranked first in their division. This makes them a solid pick against the Penguins.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.0 (-115). Both teams have shown the ability to score, with recent games often exceeding this total. Expect a high-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Pittsburgh Penguins have a conference record of 7-6 this season.
  • In their last away game, the Penguins won against the Philadelphia Flyers by 4 with a score of 5-1.
  • The Tampa Bay Lightning hold the top spot in the Eastern Atlantic Division.
  • During their recent home game, the Lightning defeated the Calgary Flames by 4 with a score of 5-1.
  • Both teams will play at the Benchmark International Arena, the home stadium for the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Penguins vs Lightning Preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins are set to visit the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena. This game is part of the NHL regular season, and it starts at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN+.

The Penguins have a record of 13-7-5, while the Lightning stand at 16-8-2. Both teams are looking to add another win to their season records. The Penguins will rely on top players like Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, while the Lightning will look to Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel to lead their offense.

Lightning’s Key Players and Stats

The Tampa Bay Lightning have some standout players this season. Nikita Kucherov leads with 32 points in 24 games. He has 11 goals and 21 assists. Brandon Hagel and Jake Guentzel are close behind Kucherov. Both have 27 points each. Hagel has 15 goals, while Guentzel has 14 goals. On defense, Darren Raddysh and Victor Hedman are key players. Raddysh has 16 points, and Hedman has 12 assists. They help keep the team strong on the back end.

Penguins’ Stars Ready for Action

Sidney Crosby leads the Pittsburgh Penguins with 29 points. He has scored 18 goals and added 11 assists in 25 games. Crosby also has 20 hits and 11 blocks, showing his all-around play. Evgeni Malkin adds strength to the Penguins’ lineup. He has 26 points from 6 goals and 20 assists. Bryan Rust is another key player, with 21 points in 23 games. On defense, Erik Karlsson helps the team with 17 points. He has 16 assists and is strong in blocking shots with 26 blocks. In goal, Tristan Jarry has 8 wins in 11 games, making 277 saves.

Final Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are a strong choice for the money line at -203. They have a solid home record and are ranked first in their division. This gives them an edge against the Penguins, who are playing away from home.

The over 6.0 prediction at -115 is also a good pick. Both teams have shown they can score, with recent games often going over this total. The Lightning and Penguins have offensive players who can make this a high-scoring game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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