Tampa Bay Lightning vs St. Louis Blues Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/16

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The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center on Friday, January 16, 2026. The game will begin at 8:00 PM and can be watched on ESPN+. This is a regular-season NHL game.

The Lightning, led by head coach Jon Cooper, have a strong record of 29-13-3. They hold the top spot in the Eastern Atlantic Division. On the other side, the Blues have a record of 18-21-8. They are coached by Jim Montgomery and play in the Western Central Division.

Lightning vs Blues Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues
  • Venue: Enterprise Center
  • Date: Friday, January 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Tampa Bay Lightning Puck Line: -1.5 (+145)
    • St. Louis Blues Puck Line: +1.5 (-177)
    • Tampa Bay Lightning MoneyLine: -180
    • St. Louis Blues MoneyLine: +151
    • Over/Under: 5.5
    • Over: -122
    • Under: +100

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been on a strong run recently. They secured a win against the Pittsburgh Penguins with a score of 2-1. Andrei Vasilevskiy was solid in goal, saving 26 of 27 shots.

In their game against the Philadelphia Flyers on January 12, the Lightning won 5-1. Nikita Kucherov and Brandon Hagel both contributed with a goal and an assist. The team managed two power-play goals, showcasing their special teams’ effectiveness.

Another notable performance was their 7-2 victory over the Flyers on January 10. Kucherov had an outstanding game, scoring two goals and adding two assists. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 18 saves on 20 shots, providing stability in the net.

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues recently had a strong game against the Carolina Hurricanes, winning 3-0 at home. The team managed 31 shots on goal and scored once on the power play. Justin Faulk and Jimmy Snuggerud stood out with solid performances.

In their previous game, the Blues faced a tough challenge against the Vegas Golden Knights, losing 2-4 on the road. Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours each scored a goal. The team had 19 shots on goal and one power play goal.

Before that, the Blues fell to the Utah Mammoth with a 2-4 loss. Oskar Sundqvist and Pavel Buchnevich each scored a goal. The team delivered 28 hits and blocked 19 shots in that game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the favorites with a moneyline of -180. They have strong offensive stats, ranking third in goals and assists this season. The St. Louis Blues are the underdogs at +151, and their goaltending ranks lower, with 21st in goals against. The projected score is 4-2 in favor of Tampa Bay. Based on these factors, picking the Lightning to win straight up is a solid choice.

The over/under line is set at 5.5 with the over at -122. Tampa Bay’s offensive power is evident, and St. Louis may struggle defensively, allowing more goals. The projected total score is 6, suggesting the game could go over the set line. Therefore, going with the over 5.5 is a reasonable bet for this game.