The Tampa Bay Lightning (26-20-3) host the Los Angeles Kings (26-16-6, losers of three in a row) at Amalie Arena. The matchup on Thursday, January 30 starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here is who we expect to emerge victorious in Thursday's hockey action.
During the last 10 games for the Kings, their offense has scored 17 goals while their defense has given up 23 (they have a 3-6-1 record in those games). In 21 power-play opportunities during that time, they have capitalized with three goals (14.3% conversion rate).
Lightning vs. Kings Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final result of Lightning 3, Kings 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-152)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kings (+1.5)
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Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning are 5-3-8 in overtime contests on their way to a 26-20-3 overall record.
- In the 15 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-7-2 record (good for 14 points).
- In the six games this season the Lightning recorded just one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Tampa Bay finished 0-8-1 in the nine games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
- The Lightning have scored at least three goals 33 times, and are 26-6-1 in those games (to register 53 points).
- In the 15 games when Tampa Bay has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 9-6-0 record (18 points).
- In the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 14-12-0 (28 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 20 games, going 11-6-3 to register 25 points.
Kings Splits and Trends
- The Kings have a 26-16-6 record this season and are 2-6-8 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Los Angeles has earned 25 points (10-3-5) in its 18 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Kings registered only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
- When Los Angeles has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 13 points (5-7-3 record).
- The Kings have scored three or more goals 23 times, earning 44 points from those matchups (21-0-2).
- This season, Los Angeles has recorded a lone power-play goal in 15 games has a record of 11-3-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Los Angeles has posted a record of 15-10-3 (33 points).
- The Kings have been outshot by opponents in 15 games, going 8-5-2 to register 18 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Lightning Rank | Lightning AVG | Kings AVG | Kings Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | 3.49 | Goals Scored | 2.81 | 23rd |
| 11th | 2.84 | Goals Allowed | 2.52 | 5th |
| 12th | 29.1 | Shots | 27.3 | 22nd |
| 14th | 28.2 | Shots Allowed | 25.3 | 2nd |
| 5th | 27.27% | Power Play % | 15.65% | 29th |
| 10th | 81.4% | Penalty Kill % | 81.69% | 8th |
Lightning vs. Kings Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
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