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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 23, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: Amerant Bank Arena — Sunrise, FL

Article updated Dec 23, 2:20 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup, with both teams boasting impressive records. The Lightning sit at 7-3

Game outlook

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers are set to face off in a highly anticipated matchup, with both teams boasting impressive records. The Lightning sit at 18-11-2 and have won seven of their last 10 games, placing them in fourth in the Atlantic Division. Meanwhile, the Panthers hold a 22-11-2 record and are on a four-game winning streak, leading the division. Florida opens as the favorite with a -155 line, now sitting at -148. For more on this game and other betting opportunities, be sure to check out our Lightning vs Panthers prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Lightning +131 | Panthers -148

Spread: Lightning +1.5 (-185) | Panthers -1.5 (+162)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 60%.

Tampa Bay Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning are currently having a successful season, with their offense leading the way by scoring an impressive 4.00 goals per game. Key players such as Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point have been instrumental in leading the team's top line, but other members of the offense have also shown great performance. The team's defense has also stepped up, allowing an average of 2.83 goals per game. Players like Ryan McDonagh and JJ Moser have contributed significantly to the defensive efforts. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has been exceptional with a .911 save percentage and a 2.38 goals-against average. With a power ranking of 1, Tampa Bay is ranked 1 in offense, 10 in defense, and holds a record of 7-3 this season. Be sure to check out our NHL predictions for potential payouts.

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Florida Panthers Analysis

The Florida Panthers are having a successful season, particularly on offense where they are scoring an average of 3.53 goals per game. Key players like Reinhart, Tkachuk, and Barkov have been leading the way, while Verhaeghe, Bennett, and Lundell have also been contributing. The defense, however, has struggled, allowing an average of 3.12 goals per game. Goalie Bobrovsky has also faced challenges with a .896 save percentage. Despite their offensive prowess, the Panthers have a power ranking of 6 and are ranked #3 for offense, #25 for defense, and have an overall record of 6-4. Their recent matchups against Tampa Bay resulted in a 2-1-0 record for the Lightning. It is evident that the Panthers could benefit from assistance from top hockey handicappers to secure consistent wins.

Florida Panthers look to extend winning streak with dominant performance against Tampa Bay Lightning

The Florida Panthers are poised to continue their successful season by capitalizing on their recent impressive win and taking control of this game right from the start. With an average of 3.53 goals per game, the Panthers offense, led by players like Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Reinhart, is well-equipped to generate scoring opportunities through quick passing and strategic puck movement in the offensive zone. On the defensive end, players such as Aaron Ekblad and Gustav Forsling will work to disrupt the Tampa Bay Lightning's offensive rhythm, limiting their shot opportunities and supporting goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky in making key saves. With a strong performance at home, the Panthers are favored to win this game. Consider backing the Panthers on the money line as they are expected to perform well.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Tampa Bay Lightning+130 → +140Moved
  • Moneyline · Florida Panthers-155 → -160Moved
  • Spread · Tampa Bay Lightning+1.5 (-188) → +1.5 (-173)Moved
  • Spread · Florida Panthers-1.5 (+152) → -1.5 (+150)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Tampa Bay Lightning
7-3 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 4-3-3 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Florida Panthers
6-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-12-23T07:20:57.819Z). 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

  • 2024-12-22Florida Panthers 4 · Tampa Bay Lightning 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Tampa Bay Lightning defeated Florida Panthers 4-0

Tampa Bay Lightning defeated Florida Panthers 4-0 on December 23, 2024, a 4-goal decision in the series. Tampa Bay Lightning's strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5 (-173) spread, Tampa Bay Lightning covered, while the 4 combined goals finished under the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Tampa Bay Lightning +131Win