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Lightning vs. Blues Preview, Odds, and Picks (Jan 16)
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The Tampa Bay Lightning have enjoyed a red-hot period of form in the NHL, winning eleven games on the bounce to move to the top of the Atlantic Division. They will target a 12th straight victory against the St. Louis Blues on Jan 16.
How to Watch
- When: Friday, January 16, 2026. 8:00 PM ET
- Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Lightning vs. Blues Odds
| Game Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Lightning | |
| Blues |
Lightning vs. Blues Head-to-Head
St. Louis holds the 31-20 advantage in previous meetings between these teams. Meanwhile, they have won an eye-catching 80% of the previous encounters between the sides at Enterprise Center.
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Game Preview
The Tampa Bay Lightning have quickly emerged as one of the leading contenders for playoff success in the Eastern Conference. Tampa have accumulated an overall record of 29-13-3 this season, and they rank as the highest scorers in the conference. They have cruised to the top of the Atlantic Division since the start of December, winning each of their last eleven games.
The Lightning extended their dominant run earlier this week after securing a shootout success against the Pittsburgh Penguins. A notable factor behind their success has been their record on the road, going 15-4-3. Nikita Kucherov has been an excellent performer for the team, scoring a team-high 22 goals and 65 points.
The St. Louis Blues may hold the head-to-head advantage, but their stuttering form is negatively impacting their playoff aspirations in 2025-26. They have gone 18-21-8 this season, and they have also suffered six regulation time losses in their last ten games.
But, confidence should be high following a morale-boosting showing in their latest outing, as they recorded a 3-0 home win over the Carolina Hurricanes. All three of their goals were scored in the second period, with Nick Bjugstad and Jimmy Snuggerud both finding the net in the win.
Lightning vs. Blues Picks
The Blues have been inconsistent throughout the campaign, and that makes it challenging to support their chances. Therefore, it is worth siding with the Lightning, who have been excellent on the road throughout the 2025-26 season.
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