St. Louis Blues vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/22

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The St. Louis Blues head to Benchmark International Arena to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in an NHL regular season game. The Blues come into this game with a record of 14-15-8. They sit in the 10th spot in the Western Conference and 5th in the Central Division.

On the other side, the Tampa Bay Lightning have a record of 19-13-3. They are ranked 7th in the Eastern Conference and 3rd in the Atlantic Division. Both teams aim to improve their standings as they meet on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The game will be broadcast on ESPN+.

Blues vs Lightning Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: St. Louis Blues vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
  • Venue: Benchmark International Arena
  • Date: Monday, December 22, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Tampa Bay Lightning -232, St. Louis Blues +192

St. Louis Blues Team Preview

The St. Louis Blues have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a strong win against the Florida Panthers, ending with a 6-2 score. Key players like Robert Thomas and Jake Neighbours contributed significantly in that game.

In another recent game, the Blues faced a close loss to the New York Rangers, with a 2-1 score. Jonatan Berggren scored the only goal for the Blues in that game. Despite the loss, the team managed to keep the game competitive.

Jordan Binnington has been a vital part of the Blues’ defense, although he did not record any shutouts in these recent games. The team has demonstrated their ability to score, ranking 21st in goals. Their physical play is evident with their high hits ranking at 4th.

Tampa Bay Lightning Team Preview

The Tampa Bay Lightning recently had a solid win against the Carolina Hurricanes. They scored six goals with Jake Guentzel leading the way with two goals. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 18 saves, helping the team secure the victory.

In their game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Lightning fell short by one goal. Despite outshooting the Kings with 32 shots, they managed only one goal from Oliver Bjorkstrand. The team’s power play was effective, scoring their lone goal with the man advantage.

Against the Florida Panthers, the Lightning struggled, losing by three goals. They recorded 28 shots on goal but could only score twice. J.J. Moser contributed with a goal and solid defensive play, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Panthers.

BTB Betting Pick

The Tampa Bay Lightning are the favorites with a moneyline of -232 against the St. Louis Blues. The Blues are the underdogs with a moneyline of +192. Based on current stats, the Lightning have scored more goals and have fewer goals against. This gives them an edge. The projected score is Tampa Bay 4, St. Louis 2. Picking the Lightning to win straight up seems solid.

The over/under line is set at 5.5 with odds of -121 for the over and -101 for the under. The projected total score is 6, suggesting the over could be a good choice. Both teams have shown they can score. The Lightning’s defense is strong, but the Blues can still add to the total. Taking the over at 5.5 looks like a reasonable pick.