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The Tampa Bay Lightning host the Florida Panthers Thursday in Game 3 of the NHL Playoffs First Round, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, BSSUN, BSFL, and BSFLX. The Panthers have a 2-0 lead in the series. The Panthers are underdogs (-105) against the Lightning (-115).
Lightning vs. Panthers Game Info & Odds
- When: Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, BSSUN, BSFL, and BSFLX
- Where: Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida
- TV Channel: TBS, SportsNet, TVAS, Max, BSSUN, BSFL, and BSFLX
- Favorite: Lightning (-115)
- Underdog: Panthers (-105)
- Over/under: 6
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Lightning and Panthers Betting Trends
- In 55 of 83 matches this season, Tampa Bay and its opponent have combined to finish above 6 goals.
- Florida and its opponent have combined to score more than 6 goals in 37 of 84 games this season.
- These teams score 6.7 goals per game combined, 0.7 more than this game’s total.
- Opponents of these teams combine to average 5.7 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game’sgame’s total.
- The Lightning have won 29 of their 49 games when favored on the moneyline this season (59.2%).
- The Panthers have won five, or 33.3%, of the 15 games they have played while the underdog this season.
Lightning Stats & Insights
- The Lightning offense’s 288 total goals (3.5 per game) are ranked fifth in the league this year.
- On defense, the Lightning have given up 267 goals (3.3 per game) to rank 22nd in NHL action.
- The team is ranked 12th in goal differential at +21.
- The Lightning’s 12% shooting percentage leads the NHL.
- The Lightning have shut out opponents four times. As a team, they are averaging 24.2 hits and 15.2 blocked shots per game this season.
- Over the past 10 games, the Lightning have gone 4-4-2 (60.0% of possible points).
- They have totaled 36 goals during that time.
- Defensively, the Lightning have allowed 31 goals (3.1 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Panthers Stats & Insights
- The Panthers have the league’s 11th-ranked scoring offense (265 total goals, 3.2 per game).
- The Panthers’ 198 total goals conceded (only 2.4 per game) are the fewest in the league.
- Their league-best goal differential is +67.
- The Panthers’ collective 9.6% shooting percentage ranks 23rd in the league.
- The Panthers have shut out their opponent eight times this season.
- In the past 10 games, the Panthers have earned 80.0% of the possible points with a 7-2-1 record.
- They are scoring at a 3.5 goals-per-game average (35 total) over that stretch.
- On the defensive end, the Panthers have allowed 2.1 goals per game (21 total) over those 10 matchups.
Lightning Key Players to Watch
- Nikita Kucherov has been vital to Tampa Bay this season, with 144 points in 81 games.
- Brayden Point has 90 points (1.1 per game), scoring 46 goals and adding 44 assists.
- Andrei Vasilevskiy has a record of 30-20-2. He has conceded 148 goals (2.9 goals against average) and recorded 1329 saves with a .900 save percentage (42nd in the league).
Lightning Player Props
- Nikita Kucherov Points Prop: 1.50 (Over Odds: +110, Under Odds: -140)
- Nikita Kucherov Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
- Brayden Point Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -195, Under Odds: +150)
- Brayden Point Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124, Under Odds: -160)
- Steven Stamkos Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
- Steven Stamkos Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
Panthers Key Players to Watch
- Sam Reinhart’s 57 goals and 37 assists in 82 matchups give him 94 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Matthew Tkachuk is a top contributor for Florida, with 88 total points this season. He has netted 26 goals and provided 62 assists in 80 games.
- Sergei Bobrovsky’s record stands at 36-17-4 on the season, allowing 135 goals (2.4 goals against average) and collecting 1449 saves with a .915 save percentage (11th in the league).
Panthers Player Props
- Sam Reinhart Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
- Sam Reinhart Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
- Matthew Tkachuk Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -230, Under Odds: +175)
- Matthew Tkachuk Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -215, Under Odds: +165)
- Aleksander Barkov Jr. Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -120, Under Odds: -110)
Lightning vs. Panthers Injuries
- Lightning: Mikhail Sergachev: Lower Body (Out), Jonas Johansson: Lower Body (Out), Haydn Fleury: Upper Body (Questionable)
- Panthers: Sam Bennett: Upper Body (Out), Ryan Lomberg: Illness (Questionable)
Lightning vs. Panthers Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Panthers (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6)
- Score Prediction:
Lightning 4 – Panthers 3
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