Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction & Picks - NHL

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Pittsburgh Penguins
4/6/24 13:00
Tampa Bay Lightning

Prediction:

 

Pittsburgh ML

-105
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 by Will Chace in NHL Picks

A Saturday matinee is the setting for a heavy-hitting Eastern Conference clash between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Penguins (35-30-11) return to the Steel City for the first time in over a week. A 3-game winning streak during their road trip has propelled them back into wild card contention with only 6 games remaining in the regular season. Only two points separate Pittsburgh from the final playoff spot in the East, with a win over Tampa Bay possibly putting them in prime position. For the Lightning, they too hope to continue their winning ways after putting up 7 against a lowly Canadiens outfit in Montreal. Tampa Bay is 8-1-1 in their last 10 games, giving them a solid lead for the first wild card spot that will be difficult to lose. Pittsburgh’s strong home record (20-13-4) has kept them alive all season, and should play a big role on Saturday. Expect terrible towels to be in full swing in this must-see NHL game on the early slate.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L GD
13 Tampa Bay Lightning
98 2122 37 29 +23
19 Pittsburgh Penguins
88 1612 32 32 +4

Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning Latest Matches

Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins Latest matches
L L W W W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 4, 2024 - NHL

Washington Capitals
1 :  4
Pittsburgh Penguins

Apr 1, 2024 - NHL

New York Rangers
2 :  5
Pittsburgh Penguins

Mar 28, 2024 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
3 :  2
Columbus Blue Jackets

Mar 26, 2024 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
4 :  1
Carolina Hurricanes

Mar 24, 2024 - NHL

Colorado Avalanche
5 :  4
Pittsburgh Penguins

Mar 22, 2024 - NHL

Dallas Stars
4 :  2
Pittsburgh Penguins
L L L W W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Mar 28, 2024 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
3 :  2
Columbus Blue Jackets

Mar 26, 2024 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
4 :  1
Carolina Hurricanes

Mar 17, 2024 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
6 :  3
Detroit Red Wings

Mar 7, 2024 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
0 :  6
Washington Capitals

Feb 18, 2024 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
1 :  2
Los Angeles Kings

Feb 14, 2024 - NHL

Pittsburgh Penguins
2 :  5
Florida Panthers
L L L L W W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Apr 4, 2024 - NHL

Washington Capitals
1 :  4
Pittsburgh Penguins

Apr 1, 2024 - NHL

New York Rangers
2 :  5
Pittsburgh Penguins

Mar 24, 2024 - NHL

Colorado Avalanche
5 :  4
Pittsburgh Penguins

Mar 22, 2024 - NHL

Dallas Stars
4 :  2
Pittsburgh Penguins

Mar 19, 2024 - NHL

New Jersey Devils
5 :  2
Pittsburgh Penguins

Mar 9, 2024 - NHL

Boston Bruins
5 :  1
Pittsburgh Penguins
Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning Latest matches
W W W L W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Apr 4, 2024 - NHL

Montreal Canadiens
4 :  7
Tampa Bay Lightning

Apr 3, 2024 - NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs
1 :  4
Tampa Bay Lightning

Apr 1, 2024 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
2 :  4
Detroit Red Wings

Mar 27, 2024 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
3 :  1
Boston Bruins

Mar 19, 2024 - NHL

Vegas Golden Knights
3 :  5
Tampa Bay Lightning

Mar 16, 2024 - NHL

Florida Panthers
3 :  5
Tampa Bay Lightning
W L L W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

Apr 1, 2024 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
2 :  4
Detroit Red Wings

Mar 27, 2024 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
3 :  1
Boston Bruins

Mar 14, 2024 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
6 :  3
New York Rangers

Feb 19, 2024 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
2 :  4
Ottawa Senators

Feb 17, 2024 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
2 :  9
Florida Panthers

Feb 15, 2024 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
6 :  3
Colorado Avalanche
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Apr 4, 2024 - NHL

Montreal Canadiens
4 :  7
Tampa Bay Lightning

Apr 3, 2024 - NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs
1 :  4
Tampa Bay Lightning

Mar 19, 2024 - NHL

Vegas Golden Knights
3 :  5
Tampa Bay Lightning

Mar 16, 2024 - NHL

Florida Panthers
3 :  5
Tampa Bay Lightning

Feb 24, 2024 - NHL

New York Islanders
2 :  4
Tampa Bay Lightning

Feb 13, 2024 - NHL

Boston Bruins
2 :  3
Tampa Bay Lightning

Pittsburgh Penguins against Tampa Bay Lightning : Head to Head (H2H)

Pittsburgh Penguins

100 %

Tampa Bay Lightning

0 %

Mar 2, 2023 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
4 :  5
Pittsburgh Penguins

Oct 12, 2021 - NHL

Tampa Bay Lightning
2 :  6
Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Picks

Players list

Pittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh Penguins

A. Nedeljkovic

T. Jarry

P. Joseph

R. Shea

J. St. Ivany

E. Karlsson

K. Letang

M. Pettersson

M. Bunting

E. Bemstrom

D. O'Connor

V. Puustinen

L. Eller

E. Malkin

S. Crosby

J. Carter

R. Smith

B. Rust

J. Puljujarvi

R. Rakell

Tampa Bay Lightning
Tampa Bay Lightning

M. Tomkins

A. Vasilevskiy

V. Hedman

D. Raddysh

H. Fleury

N. Perbix

E. Cernak

M. Dumba

E. Lilleberg

B. Hagel

T. Motte

N. Paul

M. Chaffee

M. Eyssimont

B. Point

N. Kucherov

S. Stamkos

C. Sheary

A. Duclair

L. Glendening

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Pittsburgh Penguins
CD Huachipato Tampa Bay Lightning
Top Goalscorer
Canada S. Crosby (42 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Canada B. Point (48 Goals)
Best assists
Canada S. Crosby (52 Assists)
Best assists
N. Kucherov (107 Assists)

Pittsburgh Penguins - Tampa Bay Lightning Key Points

  1. Pittsburgh are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games
  2. Pittsburgh are 4-1 SU in their last 5 home games
  3. Pittsburgh are 4-1 SU in their last 5 Eastern Conference games
  4. Pittsburgh are 20-13-4 at home this season

Our Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction

Pittsburgh has a lot to play for in this game and will leave nothing on the line in their hunt for the playoffs. Every home game is critical, and after winning 3 straight on the road, their prospects of winning again should be high. Expect a Pittsburgh team full of confidence to give the Lightning a somber trip out of Pittsburgh. Tampa Bay may also be missing Brandon Hagel and Tanner Jeannot in this one. We think the Pittsburgh Penguins should be the favorite on Saturday, so there is value. Our Tampa Bay Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins prediction: Pittsburgh ML at DraftKings (-105).

Prediction:

 

Pittsburgh ML

-105
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