Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face off against the Florida Panthers in Game One of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Lightning secured the top wild card
Game outlook
The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face off against the Florida Panthers in Game One of the First Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The Lightning secured the top wild card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 7-3 record, while the Panthers clinched the Atlantic Division with a 52-24-6 record. The Battle of Florida is always a highly anticipated matchup, and the first game of this series is expected to be a great one. Florida is the betting favorite, opening at -159 with the current line at Florida -165. If you're looking for NHL Picks to help you win big this hockey season, we have the best options available.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Lightning +142 | Panthers -165
Spread: Lightning +1.5 (-180) | Panthers -1.5 (+155)
Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Florida will win straight-up is 62%.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning head into the playoffs with a strong offense led by top scorers Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, as well as contributions from other key players like Steven Stamkos, Brandon Hagel, and Nick Paul. Victor Hedman also provided offensive support from the defense. However, the team struggled on defense throughout the season, allowing opponents to score at will. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy had a challenging season with a low save percentage and goals-against average. Despite these challenges, Tampa Bay has a power ranking of 6, ranking 5th in offense and 22nd in defense, with a record of 7-3.