Panthers vs. Lightning Prediction: Odds, Puck Line & Insights for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 2 on April 23
Tuesday's NHL lineup features a matchup between the Florida Panthers (52-24-6) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (45-29-8) at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers are -175 on the moneyline to win at home against the Lightning (+145) in the game, which begins at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2, SN360, and TVAS.
Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a look at which club we pick to come out on top in Tuesday's NHL Playoffs First Round action.
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Panthers vs. Lightning Game Info
- When: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2, SN360, and TVAS
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
Prediction: Who will win the Panthers vs. Lightning game?
| ATS | Over/Under | Score Prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers (-1.5) | Over (6) | Panthers 4 Lightning 2 |
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Panthers Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- Florida is 5-5-0 against the spread, and 7-2-1 overall, in its past 10 contests.
- Three of Florida's past 10 games hit the over.
- The Panthers have had an average of 6.0 total goals scored in their past 10 games, equal to the over/under of 6.
- During the last 10 games, the Panthers have scored 0.4 more goals per game than their season average.
Lightning Betting Insights (Last 10 Games)
- Tampa Bay owns a 5-5-0 record against the spread while going 4-5-1 overall in its past 10 contests.
- Tampa Bay has hit the over in three of its last 10 games.
- The Lightning have averaged a total of 6.6 combined goals in their last 10 games, 0.6 greater than this game's total of 6.
- Over their past 10 games, the Lightning and their opponents are scoring 0.5 more goals per game than their season-long game scoring average, 9.6 goals.
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Panthers Top Performers
- Sam Reinhart is first on Florida this season with 57 goals. He has also recorded 37 assists for 94 total points.
- Sergei Bobrovsky is 36-17-4 between the pipes this season while giving up 135 goals (2.4 goals against average) and making 1448 saves. His .915 save percentage ranks 11th in league play.
- Gustav Forsling leads Florida with a +55 plus-minus.
Lightning Top Performers
- With 144 points and 100 assists (both team highs), Nikita Kucherov is starring for Tampa Bay this season.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy is 30-20-2 this season, with a 2.9 goals against average and a .900 save percentage (42nd in the league).
- Tampa Bay's leader in plus-minus rating is Victor Hedman, at +18.
Panthers Injuries
Oliver Ekman-Larsson: Upper Body (Questionable)
Lightning Injuries
Mikhail Sergachev: Lower Body (Out), Jonas Johansson: Lower Body (Out), Haydn Fleury: Upper Body (Questionable)
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