Lightning vs. Penguins Prediction & Picks - November 19

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The Tampa Bay Lightning (9-6-1) will attempt to stop a three-game road losing streak when they square off against the Pittsburgh Penguins (7-10-3) on Tuesday, November 19 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here's our pick for which squad will secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

The Penguins' offense has put up 24 goals over their last 10 outings, while their defense has allowed 34 goals. They have registered 25 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored four goals (16.0%). They are 4-4-2 over those contests.

Lightning vs. Penguins Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final score of Lightning 4, Penguins 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-164)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Penguins (+1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

  • The Lightning are 9-6-1 overall and 1-1-2 in overtime matchups.
  • Tampa Bay is 2-2-0 (four points) in its four games decided by one goal.
  • In the one game this season the Lightning scored only one goal, they lost in overtime.
  • Tampa Bay has lost all three games this season when it scored two goals.
  • The Lightning have scored at least three goals 12 times, and are 9-3-0 in those games (to register 18 points).
  • In the four games when Tampa Bay has scored a lone power-play goal, it has a 2-2-0 record (four points).
  • In the eight games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 4-4-0 (eight points).
  • The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 4-1-1 to register nine points.

Penguins Splits and Trends

  • The Penguins have a record of 7-10-3 this season and are 3-3-6 in overtime games.
  • Pittsburgh has earned five points (2-1-1) in its four games decided by one goal.
  • This season the Penguins recorded only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
  • Pittsburgh has earned three points (1-2-1 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
  • The Penguins have scored more than two goals 11 times, earning 14 points from those matchups (6-3-2).
  • This season, Pittsburgh has recorded a single power-play goal in eight games and picked up six points with a record of 2-4-2.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Pittsburgh is 4-2-3 (11 points).
  • The Penguins have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 3-8-0 to record six points.

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Team Stats Comparison

Lightning Rank Lightning AVG Penguins AVG Penguins Rank
6th 3.56 Goals Scored 2.7 22nd
10th 2.81 Goals Allowed 3.9 32nd
24th 27 Shots 31.3 6th
9th 28.1 Shots Allowed 32.8 30th
15th 19.61% Power Play % 18.52% 17th
17th 79.25% Penalty Kill % 81.67% 12th

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