We’re Expecting a Win for Panthers

Stanley Cup Playoffs – East Round 1: Florida Panthers (52-24-6, 26-13-2 home, first in the Atlantic Division) host Tampa Bay Lightning (45-29-8, 20-18-3 away, Wild Card 1) in the first game of the series.

We’re keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the 3-Way Moneyline. Take the +105 that the Panthers are able to secure a regulation time win when clashing with the Lightning.

Lightning 5-3 Winners in Last H2H Battle

Tampa Bay Lightning have suffered successive road defeats. Their most recent game was a 6-4 home win at Amalie Arena where they beat Toronto Maple Leafs. Nikita Kucherov racked up 2 points which includes 1 goal and 1 assist.

Florida Panthers won their last game 5-2, making it five home wins on the bounce. This was recorded at Amerant Bank Arena against Toronto Maple Leafs. Sam Reinhart scored two goals, with Brandon Montour, Sam Bennett and Carter Verhaeghe also scoring. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 24 saves (.923).

These two teams last met at Amerant Bank Arena, with the Lightning claiming the win. Beating the Panthers by a 5-3 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Lightning winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Confirmed)

W-L-OTL: 30-20-2 GAA: 2.9 SV%: .900 SO: 2

Sergei Bobrovsky (Confirmed)

W-L-OTL: 36-17-3 GAA: 2.37 SV%: .915 SO: 6

Expert NHL Analysis

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the most important player and goalie stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Lightning vs Panthers stats:

Panthers have won 5 of their last 5 games at home.
Panthers have won 34 of their last 50 games this season.
Panthers have won 5 consecutive games at home this season.
Lightning have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
Lightning have lost their last 2 games on the road.

There’s an attractive +105 that Florida Panthers are able to get the better of their opponents. This pick can be wagered on the 60-minute line for this NHL clash.

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Panthers 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 48.8% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

Lightning vs Panthers Prediction

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Published 01:28, 20 April 2024

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Bet Builder Tips

3-Way Moneyline Panthers

Totals Over 5.5

Highest Scoring Period Second Period

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Correct Score Prediction

Lightning

3 - 5 Panthers logo

Panthers

We’re betting on the Panthers to secure a 5-3 winning scoreline. Odds of +2000 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

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2-0

2-1

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Odds

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Panthers Made Favorites by the Books

The sportsbooks have Florida Panthers at -190 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 66% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. Tampa Bay Lightning are the underdogs at +160 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 5.5. There are many ways to wager on the NHL including Totals. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -125.

If you think the Panthers can open the scoring, they are the -145 favorites. If you expect the Lightning to find the net first, then odds of +105 are available.

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Last 5 Games

Lightning

NHL Playoffs: 27/04 Lightning 6 Panthers3
NHL Playoffs: 26/04 Lightning 3 Panthers5
NHL Playoffs: 24/04 Panthers 3 Lightning2
NHL Playoffs: 21/04 Panthers 3 Lightning2
NHL: 18/04 Lightning 6 Maple Leafs4

Panthers

NHL Playoffs: 27/04 Lightning 6 Panthers3
NHL Playoffs: 26/04 Lightning 3 Panthers5
NHL Playoffs: 24/04 Panthers 3 Lightning2
NHL Playoffs: 21/04 Panthers 3 Lightning2
NHL: 17/04 Panthers 5 Maple Leafs2

Head to Head

Tampa Bay vs Florida

NHL: 27/04 2024 Lightning 6 Panthers 3
NHL: 26/04 2024 Lightning 3 Panthers 5
NHL: 24/04 2024 Panthers 3 Lightning 2
NHL: 21/04 2024 Panthers 3 Lightning 2
NHL: 16/03 2024 Panthers 3 Lightning 5
NHL: 17/02 2024 Lightning 2 Panthers 9
NHL: 28/12 2023 Lightning 2 Panthers 3
NHL: 01/03 2023 Lightning 1 Panthers 4
NHL: 07/02 2023 Panthers 7 Lightning 1
NHL: 10/12 2022 Lightning 4 Panthers 1

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Florida Panthers Stats

Moneyline

3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

Game Totals: An average of 5.60 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 29.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.5
Blocks: 17
Faceoff Wins : 30.3
Hits: 41.5
Giveaways: 7.6
Takeaways: 7.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 26.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.6
Blocks: 17.7
Faceoff Wins : 28
Hits: 31.5
Giveaways: 8
Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.4
Shots: 34.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 10.6
Blocks: 12.6
Faceoff Wins : 28.1
Hits: 41.3
Giveaways: 10.2
Takeaways: 9

Last 10 Home Games

Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 34.5
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 4.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 11.5
Blocks: 10.6
Faceoff Wins : 28.4
Hits: 38.3
Giveaways: 14.5
Takeaways: 10.3

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Tampa Bay Lightning Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
91	Steven Stamkos	4	20	5	1	6	-4
86	Nikita Kucherov	4	21.23	0	6	6	-1
77	Victor Hedman	4	25.43	0	6	6	-1

21	Brayden Point	4	20.7	2	3	5	0
38	Brandon Hagel	4	21.05	3	1	4	-4
20	Nick Paul	4	18.38	2	0	2	-1
10	Anthony Duclair	4	14.13	0	2	2	-2
71	Anthony Cirelli	4	18.1	0	2	2	-3
81	Erik Cernak	4	20.6	0	1	1	2
64	Tyler Motte	4	8.8	1	0	1	0
84	Tanner Jeannot	3	9.23	0	1	1	-1
98	Mikhail Sergachyov	1	17.1	0	1	1	0
24	Matt Dumba	4	16.3	0	0	0	-2
11	Luke Glendening	4	8.73	0	0	0	0
23	Michael Eyssimont	4	13.38	0	0	0	0
41	Mitchell Chaffee	4	12.6	0	0	0	0
43	Darren Raddysh	3	17.1	0	0	0	0
65	Maxwell Crozier	2	14.15	0	0	0	-1
48	Nicklaus Perbix	2	17.65	0	0	0	0
44	Calvin de Haan	1	10.8	0	0	0	0
78	Emil Lilleberg	4	17.23	0	0	0	-2

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
90	Matt Tomkins	-	-	-
88	Andrei Vasilevski	4	3.01	0.899

Florida Panthers Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
19	Matthew Tkachuk	4	17.75	3	4	7	4
23	Carter Verhaeghe	4	18.35	3	3	6	5
13	Sam Reinhart	4	21.85	3	0	3	-2

42	Gustav Forsling	4	22.93	0	3	3	0
15	Anton Lundell	4	16.93	0	3	3	2
62	Brandon Montour	4	23.45	1	2	3	3
9	Sam Bennett	2	12	1	1	2	1
10	Vladimir Tarasenko	4	14.78	1	1	2	-1
16	Aleksander Barkov	4	21.4	0	2	2	-1
18	Steven Lorentz	3	6.8	1	1	2	1
91	Oliver Ekman-Larsson	4	14.93	1	1	2	0
27	Eetu Luostarinen	4	15.45	0	1	1	0
8	Kyle Okposo	2	7.9	0	1	1	2
21	Nick Cousins	4	8.3	0	1	1	1
5	Aaron Ekblad	4	22.18	0	1	1	1
17	Evan Rodrigues	4	12.85	0	1	1	-1
7	Dmitry Kulikov	4	14.58	0	0	0	0
82	Kevin Stenlund	4	12.38	0	0	0	1
77	Niko Mikkola	4	20.73	0	0	0	1
94	Ryan Lomberg	1	6.5	0	0	0	0