NHL Expert Picks: Pittsburgh Penguins VS Tampa Bay Lightning
The Pittsburgh Penguins and Tampa Bay Lightning face off on Tuesday night at Amalie Arena, with both teams looking to snap their losing streaks. Read our preview for the Pittsburgh Penguins VS Tampa Bay Lightning. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday. Pittsburgh is out of the playoff race, while Tampa Bay is still battling to stay in the division. Matchplug is your surest plug for your football predictions and analysis. Let’s get into the preview for this match. Betting Preview for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting on the Pittsburgh Penguins The Pittsburgh Penguins have had a challenging season and won’t be making the playoffs. They enter this game on the back of a 4-3 loss to the Florida Panthers, their second loss in the last three games. Sidney Crosby (78 points) continues to lead the team, with help from Rickard Rakell (62 points) and Bryan Rust (54 points), but their defensive issues have been a major concern all season. If they want to win this match, they will need to step up their game. Betting on the Tampa Bay Lightning The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to bounce back from a 4-2 loss to the Vegas Golden Knights. Despite their two-game loss, they remain in the chase for a division title. Nikita Kucherov (98 points), Brandon Hagel (77 points), and Brayden Point (68 points) lead a strong offense, while Andrei Vasilevskiy provides stability in net. Lightning’s home advantage gives them an opportunity to get back to winning ways. Match Plug Prediction for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning Pittsburgh’s defensive struggles and inconsistent performances make this matchup a tough one for them. Tampa Bay have the better offense and with Vasilevskiy in net, they have the edge on both ends of the ice. Our prediction for this game is for the Lightning to dominate and finish with a much-needed win. Final Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning Moneyline