Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/27/2023]

April 2024 ยท 5 minute read

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers will lock horns in the NHL at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Wednesday's Panthers vs. Lightning matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Panthers vs. Lightning Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the result of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Lightning 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model can't split the two teams, giving both the Panthers and Lightning a 50% chance of winning the game.

According to our model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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Panthers vs. Lightning Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet TypePanthersLightning
Puck Line-1.5 (+185)+1.5 (-225)
Moneyline-125+105
Totalo6.5 (-112)u6.5 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sportsbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Panthers vs. Lightning Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet TypeOur PickBest Odds
Puck LineLightning +1.5-225
MoneylineLightning+105
TotalUnder 6.5-105

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Panthers vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Lightning?

According to our model, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Lightning.

Our projections give Point an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 40.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

PlayerFirst Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe7.1%
Matthew Tkachuk5.9%
Sam Reinhart5.8%
Aleksander Barkov5.6%
Sam Bennett3.6%

Tampa Bay Lightning

PlayerFirst Goal Probability
Brayden Point8.2%
Nikita Kucherov7.2%
Steven Stamkos5.8%
Brandon Hagel4.5%
Nick Paul4.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

PlayerAnytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe35.5%
Sam Reinhart31.9%
Aleksander Barkov31.5%
Matthew Tkachuk30.3%
Sam Bennett21.0%

Tampa Bay Lightning

PlayerAnytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point40.8%
Nikita Kucherov36.3%
Steven Stamkos32.8%
Brandon Hagel26.9%
Nick Paul23.9%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before the Panthers vs. Lightning on Wednesday December 27, 2023.

Panthers vs. Lightning Game Information

Wednesday's game between the Lightning and Panthers at Amalie Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

Our full coverage of Panthers vs. Lightning includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

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Conclusion

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