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Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET

Venue: Amalie Arena — Tampa, FL

Article updated Dec 21, 11:00 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, two Atlantic division rivals, are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday. The Panthers come into this game

Game outlook

The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, two Atlantic division rivals, are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup on Sunday. The Panthers come into this game riding a three-game win streak and are tied for first place in the division with Toronto. Meanwhile, the Lightning are on a four-game winning streak and are tied for third place in the division. Both teams will be missing key players for this game, with Florida without Jesper Boqvist and Tampa Bay without Janis Moser. Tampa Bay is the betting favorite with odds opening at -111. This game promises to be a competitive and exciting showdown between two top teams in the Atlantic division.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Panthers -105 | Lightning -111

Spread: Panthers +1.25 (-228) | Lightning -1.25 (+183)

Total: Over/Under 6.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 53%.

Florida Panthers

The Florida Panthers are performing well offensively this season, with a goals-for average of 3.5 and a power ranking of 6, ranking 3rd in offense. Their power play is fifth best in the league, scoring 26.9% of the time they have the man advantage. Leading the team in goals, assists, and points is Sam Reinhart, with Matthew Tkachuk and Bennett tied for second in goals. Aleksandar Barkov is second in assists. Defensively, the Panthers have a goals-against average of 3.1 and are ranked 25th in defense. Their penalty kill is ranked 13th, holding opponents scoreless 80.6% of the time. Goalie Sergei Bobrovsky has a 16-6-1 record this season. Overall, Florida has a 21-11-2 record and is averaging 30.6 shots per game while allowing 26.9 shots against per game. If you're looking for NHL Picks to help with hockey betting, we have the best tips to help you win big.

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Tampa Bay Lightning Analysis

The Tampa Bay Lightning are performing exceptionally well in the current NHL season, with a goals-for average of 4.0 and a goals-against average of 2.8, ranking first and 10th respectively. They are averaging 28.4 shots per game and allowing 27.9, ranking 18th and 13th in the league. Their power play is third, scoring 27.8% of the time, while their penalty kill is 14th, holding opponents scoreless 80% of the time. Leading in goals is Brayden Point with 21, followed by Jake Guentzel with 18. Nikita Kucherov leads in assists and points with 35 and 49 respectively. The team has 11 players with double-digit points. Ryan McDonagh leads in plus/minus at 19. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has a record of 15-9-1 with a 2.44 goals-against average and .912 save percentage, including two shutouts. The Lightning have a power ranking of 1 and are currently ranked first for offense and 10th for defense. They hold a record of 18-10-2 and have had recent success against the Florida Panthers.

Tampa Bay Lightning Dominate with Impressive Win Streak, Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy Shines

The Tampa Bay Lightning have recently achieved a notable winning streak, securing victory in four consecutive games and emerging victorious in six out of their last seven matchups. Their impressive record of 10-4-1 at home this season speaks to their overall success. Notably, the Lightning's goaltender, Andrei Vasilevskiy, stands out as one of the top performers in the NHL with a commendable 2.44 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage. Demonstrating strength on both offense and defense, Tampa Bay ranks first in goals-for, averaging 4.0 goals per game, and tenth in goals-against, conceding just 2.8 goals per game. Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers have also shown formidable prowess, leading the Atlantic division alongside Toronto and claiming victory in their last three games. However, with a higher goals-against average of 3.1 and a slightly lower goals-for average of 3.5 compared to Tampa Bay, they may face challenges in their upcoming face-off on Sunday, especially as the Lightning will enjoy the home advantage.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Panthers vs Lightning archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Panthers vs Lightning matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Florida Panthers-105 → -114Moved
  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Lightning-111 → -105Moved
  • Spread · Florida Panthers+1.25 (-228) → -1.5 (+215)Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Lightning-1.25 (+183) → +1.5 (-255)Moved
  • Total · Over6.25 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under6.25 (-110) → 6 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Florida Panthers
6-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-6-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Tampa Bay Lightning
7-3 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 5-3-2 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-22T04:00:36.464Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Florida Panthers defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2

Florida Panthers defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on December 22, 2024, a 2-goal decision in the series. Florida Panthers' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Florida Panthers -1.5 (+215) spread, Florida Panthers covered, while the 6 total pushed.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DawhizMoneyline · Florida Panthers -105Win
  • 1188460207Total · Under 6.5 (-110)Win
  • CoolioMoneyline · Florida Panthers -110Win
  • CoolioTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Florida Panthers -110Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6 (-110)Push