Will Michael Bunting Score a Goal Against the Lightning on January 12?

Published 1:14 am Sunday, January 12, 2025

Should you bet on Michael Bunting to find the back of the net when the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Tampa Bay Lightning go head to head on Sunday at 5:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we analyze all the numbers you need to consider before making any bets.

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Will Michael Bunting score a goal against the Lightning?

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Odds to score a goal this game: +240 (Bet $10 to win $24.00 if he scores a goal)

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Bunting stats and insights

  • Bunting has scored in 12 of 43 games this season, with multiple goals in one of those games.
  • He has taken one shot in one game versus the Lightning this season, but has not scored.
  • On the power play he has eight goals, plus four assists.
  • Bunting’s shooting percentage is 15.5%, and he averages 1.9 shots per game.

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Lightning defensive stats

  • On defense, the Lightning are one of the stingiest units in the NHL, conceding 110 goals in total (2.8 per game) which ranks fourth.
  • So far this season, the Lightning have not registered a shutout win. As a team, they average 17 hits and 14.8 blocked shots per game.

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Bunting recent games

Date Opponent Points Goals Assists Time On Ice Home/Away Result
1/11/2025 Senators 0 0 0 15:35 Home L 5-0
1/9/2025 Oilers 1 0 1 12:02 Home W 5-3
1/7/2025 Blue Jackets 1 1 0 14:53 Home L 4-3 SO
1/5/2025 Hurricanes 1 1 0 15:51 Away L 4-3 OT
1/3/2025 Panthers 1 0 1 20:55 Away L 3-2 SO
12/31/2024 Red Wings 0 0 0 16:55 Away L 4-2
12/29/2024 Islanders 2 1 1 13:32 Home W 3-2
12/28/2024 Islanders 1 1 0 18:02 Away L 6-3
12/23/2024 Flyers 2 2 0 17:52 Home W 7-3
12/21/2024 Devils 0 0 0 15:38 Away L 3-0

Penguins vs. Lightning game info

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