Tampa Bay Lightning at St. Louis Blues NHL Predictions
2026-01-16 • Enterprise Center
St. Louis Blues 3 - 2 Tampa Bay Lightning (SO)
🚨 Upset Win (51% underdog)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
STL: 48.8%
TBL: 51.2%
Expected Goals
STL: 3.02
TBL: 3.34
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 46%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • STL at home vs TBL: 3-0
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-16 | STL 3 - 2 TBL | STL | TBL |
| 2025-12-22 | TBL 4 - 1 STL | TBL | TBL |
| 2024-12-19 | TBL 3 - 1 STL | TBL | TBL |
| 2024-11-05 | STL 3 - 2 TBL | STL | TBL |
| 2023-12-19 | TBL 6 - 1 STL | TBL | TBL |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STL | 11 | 0 | 0.65 |
| 1 | TBL | 21 | 0 | 1.33 |
| 2 | STL | 7 | 0 | 0.37 |
| 2 | TBL | 25 | 1 | 1.75 |
| 3 | STL | 10 | 1 | 0.65 |
| 3 | TBL | 15 | 0 | 0.83 |
| 4 | STL | 4 | 0 | 0.27 |
| 4 | TBL | 2 | 0 | 0.24 |
| 5 | STL | 2 | 1 | 1.01 |
| 5 | TBL | 3 | 0 | 0.20 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
❌ Incorrect
Confidence: 51.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
St. Louis Blues 3 - 2 Tampa Bay Lightning
Expected: 3.0 - 3.3
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