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Tampa Bay Lightning Looks to Outshine Pittsburgh Penguins in PPG Paints Arena Showdown

The Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the Pittsburgh Penguins in an exciting NHL game at the PPG Paints Arena. The game is scheduled for April 6, 2024, at 5:00 PM UTC. Fans can catch the action on ABC and ESPN+.


Dec 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Erik Karlsson (65) skates with the puck as Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Brandon Hagel (38) defends during the third period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Both teams have been performing well this season, but the Lightning are determined to continue their winning streak. According to the betting data, the Penguins are listed as the home team with odds of +155 to win, while the Lightning have odds of +125 as the away team. The odds for a draw are set at +320.


In terms of 2-way betting, DraftKings has set the odds for the Penguins to win at -105 and the Lightning at -115. FanDuel and SugarHouseNJ have slightly different odds, with the Penguins listed at +100 and the Lightning at -120. WilliamHillNewJersey also favors the Penguins with odds of -105 and lists the Lightning at -115.


Dec 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov (86) is congratulated after he scored a goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins  during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

For puck line betting, DraftKings has set a spread of 1.5 goals in favor of the Penguins with odds of -245 for them to cover it. On the other hand, if you believe that the Lightning will win by more than 1.5 goals, you can bet on them with odds of +200. FanDuel and WilliamHillNewJersey have similar spreads and odds.


In terms of total goals scored in this game, FanDuel has set an over/under line of 5.5 goals with odds of -140 for over and +114 for under. WilliamHillNewJersey has set a slightly higher line of 6 goals with odds of -115 for over and -105 for under.


Dec 6, 2023; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev (98) skates with the puck against the Pittsburgh Penguins during the second period at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Looking at consensus lines, both moneyline current and open lines favor the Lightning slightly, with odds of -103 for them to win and -117 for the Penguins. The puck line current and open lines also favor the Lightning, with odds of -248 for the Penguins to cover the 1.5 goal spread and +203 for the Lightning. The total current and open lines are set at 6 goals, with odds of -115 for over and -105 for under.


It's important to note that these odds are subject to change as the game approaches. Factors such as injuries, team performance, and public betting trends can influence the odds.


In conclusion, the upcoming game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Pittsburgh Penguins promises to be an intense battle on the ice. The Lightning will look to extend their winning streak while the Penguins aim to defend their home turf. With close odds in both moneyline and puck line betting, it's clear that this game could go either way. Fans can expect a thrilling matchup filled with skillful plays and exciting moments.


Make sure to mark your calendars for April 6th at 5:00 PM UTC and tune in to ABC or ESPN+ to catch all the action live from PPG Paints Arena.

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