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Lightning vs Panthers

Panthers Seek to Tame Lightning's Surge

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers

March 3rd 2025 | 7:00 PM EST | Amerant Bank Arena

Florida Panthers
Grade A-: Tampa Bay Lightning Moneyline +118

The Tampa Bay Lightning, currently on a eight-game winning streak, travel to Sunrise to face the Florida Panthers. The Bolts have been dominant, with key contributions from Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos. Meanwhile, the Panthers have shown resilience but have struggled against top-tier teams recently. Notably, Tampa Bay's goaltender, Andrei Vasilevskiy, has been stellar, boasting a .925 save percentage over the last ten games. Considering the Lightning's current form and the attractive moneyline odds of +118, betting on Tampa Bay to continue their winning streak offers substantial value. Bet Grade: A-

Grade A-: Florida Panthers Spread -1.5

The Florida Panthers, currently on a eight-game winning streak, host the Tampa Bay Lightning, who have lost three of their last four games. Florida's offense has been prolific, averaging 4.2 goals per game during their streak, with Matthew Tkachuk leading the charge. Conversely, the Bolts have struggled defensively, allowing an average of 3.5 goals per game in recent outings. Notably, the Panthers have won both previous matchups against Tampa Bay this season, each by at least two goals. Considering Florida's current form and the puck line odds of +180, betting on the Panthers to cover the -1.5 spread offers substantial value. Bet Grade: A-

Grade A-: Over 5.5 Total Goals

The Florida Panthers, hosting the Tampa Bay Lightning, have recently placed star forward Matthew Tkachuk on injured reserve due to a groin injury. Despite his absence, the Panthers' offense, led by Aleksander Barkov, has remained potent, averaging 3.2 goals per game this season. The Bolts, with offensive threats like Nikita Kucherov and Steven Stamkos, have been equally impressive, averaging 3.4 goals per game. Historically, matchups between these teams have been high-scoring affairs, with the over hitting in four of their last five meetings. Considering the offensive capabilities of both squads and the over/under set at 5.5, betting on the over presents a favorable opportunity. Bet Grade: A-

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