Pittsburgh Penguins vs Tampa Bay Lightning predictions, Jan 13, 2026

Jan 11, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Pittsburgh Penguins

Tampa Bay Lightning

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In what promises to be an exciting matchup, the Pittsburgh Penguins will face off against the Tampa Bay Lightning on January 13, 2026. The Penguins, who have won 4 of their last 5 matches, will have the home advantage as they take on the Lightning, who are currently on a hot streak with 5 consecutive victories.

Both teams have been in impressive form recently, making this contest a difficult one to predict. The bookmakers’ odds slightly favor the Lightning with 2.09 compared to the Penguins’ 2.89. Our model prediction reflects this close matchup, with a 34.3% chance of a home win, 23.2% chance of a draw, and a 43.1% chance of an away win.

On the tactical side, the Lightning have shown great offensive prowess, while the Penguins have been solid defensively. It will be interesting to see how these strengths play out on the ice.

As we head into this game, it’s clear that both teams have the skill and determination to come out on top. Fans can expect a thrilling battle between these two talented teams.

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Pittsburgh
32.8%		 Draw
22.3%		 Tampa Bay
44.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:3

Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 9.96% Pittsburgh Penguins: 0.81%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.95 4.32 2.17
Pinnacle 2.89 4.28 2.09

Latest Results

10.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Calgary Flames – 1:2
08.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – New Jersey Devils – 4:1
04.01.26 Columbus Blue Jackets – Pittsburgh Penguins – 4:5 OT
03.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Pittsburgh Penguins – 1:4
01.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Detroit Red Wings – 4:3 OT		 10.01.26 Philadelphia Flyers – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:7
06.01.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Colorado Avalanche – 4:2
03.01.26 San Jose Sharks – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:7
01.01.26 Los Angeles Kings – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:5
31.12.25 Anaheim Ducks – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:4 OT

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 9 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 2.
  • Pittsburgh is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Tampa Bay is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Recently, Tampa Bay has had a series of away games.
  • Tampa Bay might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 70:65. (average 3.5:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 36:32. (average 3.6:3.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.12.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:4
    25.03.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Pittsburgh Penguins – 6:1
    12.01.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:5
    19.11.24 Pittsburgh Penguins – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:3 OT
    06.04.24 Pittsburgh Penguins – Tampa Bay Lightning – 5:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 44 30 3 7 4 179:99 73
    2 Dallas Stars 45 22 4 9 10 157:129 61
    3 Minnesota Wild 46 18 8 9 11 146:125 61
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 43 15 5 12 11 137:134 52
    5 Edmonton Oilers 45 17 5 7 16 152:152 51
    6 San Jose Sharks 44 12 11 3 18 141:155 49
    7 Seattle Kraken 43 14 6 8 15 119:126 48
    8 Los Angeles Kings 44 12 7 10 15 119:125 48
    9 Utah Mammoth 45 16 6 3 20 137:127 47
    10 Chicago Blackhawks 45 15 4 7 19 129:142 45
    11 Anaheim Ducks 45 13 8 3 21 150:168 45
    12 Nashville Predators 44 14 6 4 20 122:146 44
    13 Calgary Flames 45 15 4 4 22 116:135 42
    14 St. Louis Blues 46 17 0 8 21 114:161 42
    15 Winnipeg Jets 43 14 2 5 22 126:135 37
    16 Vancouver Canucks 44 10 6 5 23 121:158 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 45 19 9 3 14 155:135 59
    2 Detroit Red Wings 46 20 7 4 15 145:142 58
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 43 22 5 3 13 153:114 57
    4 Montreal Canadiens 45 16 9 6 14 151:148 56
    5 New York Islanders 45 16 9 5 15 134:125 55
    6 Buffalo Sabres 43 18 6 4 15 140:134 52
    7 Philadelphia Flyers 43 15 7 8 13 132:127 52
    8 Washington Capitals 45 21 2 6 16 148:130 52
    9 Pittsburgh Penguins 43 17 4 9 13 140:134 51
    10 Toronto Maple Leafs 44 17 5 7 15 148:140 51
    11 Boston Bruins 45 17 7 2 19 151:146 50
    12 Florida Panthers 44 20 3 3 18 135:142 49
    13 New Jersey Devils 44 15 7 2 20 115:137 46
    14 New York Rangers 46 13 7 6 20 120:135 46
    15 Ottawa Senators 44 15 5 5 19 141:148 45
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 44 11 7 7 19 132:151 43

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.5 (23.48%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.25 (9.96%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9 (9.13%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9 (9.13%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 10.5 (7.83%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.47%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 14.5 (5.67%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 23 (3.57%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 23.5 (3.5%)

    10. Los Angeles Kings: 38.5 (2.13%)

    11. Toronto Maple Leafs: 43.5 (1.89%)

    12. New Jersey Devils: 48.5 (1.69%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 53.5 (1.54%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 58.5 (1.4%)

    15. Ottawa Senators: 59 (1.39%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 71.5 (1.15%)

    17. Buffalo Sabres: 71.5 (1.15%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. New York Rangers: 88.5 (0.93%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.81%)

    23. Winnipeg Jets: 126 (0.65%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 163.5 (0.5%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.47%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 301 (0.27%)

    28. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.25%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 326 (0.25%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.2%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 501 (0.16%)

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