Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Lightning vs Panthers

The Tampa Bay Lightning face off against the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena, with face-off scheduled for 17:00 on Saturday, November 15.

The Lightning meet the Panthers on the rink and there could be a few goals. Take a chance on the attractive -122 that we see Over 5.5 scored.

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Tampa Bay Lightning were defeated in their previous game. They were beaten at home to New York Rangers by a 7-3 scoreline at Benchmark International Arena. Jake Guentzel, Zemgus Girgensons and Scott Sabourin scored one goal each.

Florida Panthers won their last game 6-3, making it successive victories. This was a home win at Amerant Bank Arena against Washington Capitals. Anton Lundell managed 3 points, all of them were assists. Goalie Daniil Tarasov made a total of 37 saves (.925).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Panthers have won the last two meetings against the Lightning. They triumphed 4-2 at Amerant Bank Arena and then 6-3 at Benchmark International Arena. The Panthers have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-6-2	2.3	.916	1
23/24	30-20-2	2.9	.900	2

Sergei Bobrovsky (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	11-8-1	3	.881	2
23/24	36-17-3	2.37	.915	6

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 10.2% powerplay efficiency. The Lightning have given up 2.7 goals from 26.8 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.2%.

Brandon Hagel is the top points scorer with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, with Nikita Kucherov racking up 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy have a 2.49 goal against average with a .902 save percentage.

The Panthers have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 27.9 shots on goal, with a 15.6% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.0 goals from 25.7 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 80.0%.

The top points scorer is Brad Marchand with 14 points, 8 goals and 6 assists, while Eetu Luostarinen is next in line after having 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky have a 3.14 GAA with a .876 SV%, including one shutout.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

There is -122 available for Over 5.5 goals in this NHL encounter. It stands to reason that this pick will go over the line, with the lamp being lit on a regular basis.

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Key Lightning vs Panthers stats:

• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Lightning games on the road.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Lightning games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Panthers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Panthers games.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Panthers games at home.
• The 5.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

Over 5.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 54.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Carter Verhaeghe Over 0.5 Assists +170

Carter Verhaeghe (Panthers) has made one assist or more in 4 straight home games. There’s an opportunity to bet on Player Assists and the odds look attractive, with +170 available that the line is covered.

Correct Score Prediction

Lightning 4 - 3 Panthers

A 4-3 win in favor of the Lightning is available at odds of +1150. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Lightning

Panthers

1-0

Lightning

+5000

Panthers

+4500

2-0

Lightning

+4500

Panthers

+4000

2-1

Lightning

+1400

Panthers

+1300

3-0

Lightning

+3400

Panthers

+2500

3-1

Lightning

+1900

Panthers

+1600

3-2

Lightning

+900

Panthers

+800

4-0

Lightning

+4500

Panthers

+3300

4-1

Lightning

+1800

Panthers

+1300

4-2

Lightning

+1700

Panthers

+1400

4-3

Lightning

+1150

Panthers

+1000

5-0

Lightning

+9000

Panthers

+5500

5-1

Lightning

+3000

Panthers

+2200

5-2

Lightning

+2000

Panthers

+1500

5-3

Lightning

+2800

Panthers

+2200

5-4

Lightning

+2400

Panthers

+2200

6-0

Lightning

+13000

Panthers

+9000

6-1

Lightning

+7500

Panthers

+5000

6-2

Lightning

+4000

Panthers

+2800

6-3

Lightning

+3500

Panthers

+2900

6-4

Lightning

+5500

Panthers

+5000

6-5

Lightning

+5500

Panthers

+5500

7-0

Lightning

+5500

Panthers

+13000

7-1

Lightning

+13000

Panthers

+8000

7-2

Lightning

+11000

Panthers

+7000

7-3

Lightning

+7500

Panthers

+5500

7-4

Lightning

+8000

Panthers

+6600

7-5

Lightning

+12500

Panthers

+11000

7-6

Lightning

+13000

Panthers

+12500

8-1

Lightning

+13000

Panthers

+13000

8-2

Lightning

+13000

Panthers

+12000

8-3

Lightning

+13000

Panthers

+13000

8-4

Lightning

+13000

Panthers

+12000

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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Sportsbooks’ favorites Florida Panthers are regarded as likeliest victors for this game and the -152 about them triumphing means a 60% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. Tampa Bay Lightning are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +126.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 5.5. A Totals wager is always available and can often provide value selections. If you're keen on Over 5.5, this selection is available at -115.

Consider every angle when placing your bets. The best NHL sportsbooks offer a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a wager which matches your prediction of the clash.

Moneyline

Lightning

+126

Panthers

-152

3-Way Moneyline

Lightning

+188

Tie

+330

Panthers

+112

Puck Line

Lightning +1.5

-208

Panthers -1.5

+168

Total Goals

Under 5.5

-105

Over 5.5

-115

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Tampa Bay Lightning Stats

Florida Panthers Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 9 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 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 14.6
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 24.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 15.3
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 19.1
• Giveaways: 15.4
• Takeaways: 4.5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 15.4
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 24.8
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 3.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.1
• Shots: 31.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 16.4
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 27.3
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4

Injuries & Suspensions

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