Los Angeles Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction 1/30/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate an LA Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, January 30th at the Amalie Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Kings’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Lightning’s recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LA

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tampa Bay 

-Recent betting trends in games played between LA and Tampa Bay

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Kings and Lightning

Kings Have Some Issues 

The Kings are struggling and they have lost three games in a row. Three games ago against the Columbus Blue Jackets they lost 3-2 and two games ago against the Detroit Red Wings, they ended up losing 5-2. On Wednesday the Kings faced off against the Florida Panthers and they ended up losing 3-0. The Kings had 29 shots on goal but couldn’t find the back of the net. Darcy Kuemper was in goal and he saved 36 of the 38 shots that he faced. The defense needs to limit the amount of shots on goal. 

The Kings are averaging 2.87 goals while their defense is giving up 2.51 goals per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 4th in the league. They are facing 24.98 shots per game which is 1st in the league. Opponents are shooting 10.05 percent from the field which is 11th in the league. Adrian Kempe has scored 24 goals and added 20 assists.

Why the Kings Will Beat the Lightning

• The Lightning have lost three of their last four games as favorites against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Kings have won each of their last three games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in nine of the last 10 games between the Kings and Lightning at Amalie Arena.
• The Lightning have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Lightning have lost the third period in each of their last three games against Pacific Division opponents.

Lightning are Struggling

The Lightning are really struggling heading into this game and they have lost two games in a row. Two games ago against the Detroit Red Wings, they lost 2-0 and in the last game against the Chicago Blackhawks, they ended up losing 4-1. The Lightning scored the first goal in the first period, but they gave up two goals in the second and third periods and that was teh difference as they ended up losing. Brayden Point scored the only goal for the Lightning. 

The Lightning are averaging 3.49 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.84 goals per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league but as of late the offense hasn’t been good enough. The defense is ranked 11th best in the NHL. They are shooting 12 percent which is 3rd best in the league. Nikita Kucherov is having a strong season and he has scored 23 goals and added 51 assists so far this season. 

Why the Lightning Will Beat the Kings

• The Kings have lost each of their last eight night games at Amalie Arena.
• The Lightning have won each of their last eight night games at Amalie Arena following a home loss.
• The Lightning have covered the puck line in each of their last seven night games at Amalie Arena following a home loss.
• The Kings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Kings have lost the third period in each of their last three games following a road loss.

LA Kings vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction

The Kings and Lightning are going to be involved in a lower-scoring game. The Kings’ offense has been a major issue all season and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Lightning are averaging 3.49 goals per game but their offense is going to really struggle to get the offense going here. Neither team will reach three goals here. Back the under to cash here.