The St. Louis Blues take on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be held at the Benchmark International Arena. Fans can watch it live on ESPN+. The Blues have a record of 14-15-8, while the Lightning stand at 19-13-3 this season.

Blues vs. Lightning Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine: -234. The Lightning have a strong home record, with a recent win against the Carolina Hurricanes. They are favored to win against the Blues, who have a losing away record this season.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 5.5 (-120). Both teams have shown high-scoring games recently, with the Lightning scoring six goals in their last home game and the Blues scoring six in their last away game.

Team Trends

• The Tampa Bay Lightning have a home record of 19-13-3 this season.
• The St. Louis Blues recently won against the Florida Panthers with a score of 6-2.
• Jon Cooper is the head coach for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
• St. Louis Blues’ Robert Thomas scored 2 goals and 1 assist in their recent game against the Panthers.
• Tampa Bay Lightning won their last game against the Carolina Hurricanes with a score of 6-4.

Blues vs Lightning Preview

The St. Louis Blues are set to play against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, December 22, 2025. This NHL regular season game takes place at the Benchmark International Arena. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+ at 7:00 PM.

The Blues have a record of 14-15-8, while the Lightning hold a 19-13-3 record. Both teams aim to improve their standings as they face off in this matchup. The game promises to be an exciting event for hockey fans.

Tampa Bay Lightning: Key Players to Watch

Nikita Kucherov leads the Tampa Bay Lightning with 43 points. He has scored 13 goals and provided 30 assists in 31 games. Kucherov also contributes with 11 hits and 12 blocks. Jake Guentzel has been strong this season with 36 points. In 35 games, he has netted 17 goals and assisted 19 times. Guentzel also has 15 hits and 21 blocks. Brandon Hagel is another player to watch with 31 points. He has scored 18 goals and made 13 assists over 32 games. Hagel leads the team in hits with 25 and has 18 blocks.

St. Louis Blues: Players and Performance

Robert Thomas is a key player for the St. Louis Blues. He has played 33 games, scoring 9 goals and assisting on 18. Thomas also has 7 hits and 20 blocks. Justin Faulk is another important player. He has played 37 games and scored 9 goals with 10 assists. Faulk leads the team with 31 hits and 74 blocks. In goal, Jordan Binnington has played 22 games. He has 7 wins and 8 losses, with 461 saves. Joel Hofer has also been active, with 20 games and 7 wins.

Final Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are a strong pick for the Money Line at -234. They have a solid home record, recently winning against the Carolina Hurricanes 6-4. This shows their ability to score and defend well at home. The St. Louis Blues, on the other hand, struggle on the road with a losing away record. This makes the Lightning a safer choice for a win.

For the Over/Under bet, choosing Over 5.5 (-120) seems wise. Both teams have shown they can score a lot of goals. The Lightning scored six goals in their last home game, and the Blues scored six in their last away game. This trend of high-scoring games suggests that the total goals will likely exceed 5.5 in this game.

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