Bolts on a winning run against Panthers

Bettors who have backed the Tampa Bay Lightning in their games against the Florida Panthers recently have been rewarded as Steve Stamkos and company are 5-0 in their last five matchups heading into their Sunday meeting.

Tampa Bay topped Florida 3-2 as a -188 home favorite on the NHL moneyline in their first meeting of the season back on October 9, in an UNDER result on the totals. That bucked an OVER/UNDER trend for the state rivals, with the OVER having gone 7-2 in their previous nine matchups.

Computer Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Pick

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.4-2.2 win for the Lightning on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Odds and Stats.

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

27-22-13 Florida battles the Lightning, currently with a 38-19-6 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 24-29-9 for the Panthers and 35-28 for the Lightning. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Florida Panthers rated this week at No. 24 and the Tampa Bay Lightning sitting at No. 19.

How Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Stats Matchup

The game also pits Florida's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.42 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.65 goals allowed. The Panthers power play is averaging 15.26% while the Lightning defense kills off 83.59% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Tampa Bay won its last outing, a 4-0 result against the Blackhawks on February 27. Bettors who backed the Lightning at -157 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

Florida won its last outing, a 5-3 result against the Sabres on February 28. Bettors who backed the Panthers at -267 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (8) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers Betting Odds Trends

Tampa Bay is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Tampa Bay's last 15 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games when playing Florida
Florida is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games at home
Florida is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games when playing Tampa Bay

Next Betting Matchups

Tampa Bay home to Buffalo, Tuesday, March 3rd
Florida home to Toronto, Tuesday, March 3rd

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