The Pittsburgh Penguins (11-10-3) take on the Tampa Bay Lightning (11-10-5) Wednesday at Amalie Arena. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Penguins vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Pens have lost 2 in a row and 3 of 4 – all in overtime or via shootout. The lone win during that stretch was a 4-2 victory last Thursday in Tampa. C Sidney Crosby had a goal in that game, and he has 15 on the season. He’s on pace to tie his career high of 51 goals in 2009-10.
The Bolts snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 4-0 revenge game against the Dallas Stars Monday. The Stars destroyed the Lightning 8-1 two days before, and Tampa never looked back. The Lighting are a different team at home at 7-3-3.
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