The battle for the Governor’s Cup re-engages tonight as the Lightning travel across the state to take on the last-place Panthers in Sunrise, Florida. Tampa took their first meeting this season in a 4-3 shootout win and will come in this evening as the road favorite.
- Tampa Bay is 10-3 on the puckline in its last 13 games on the road.
- The total has gone OVER in 3 of the Lightning's last 4 games.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of the Panthers' last 5 games as underdog.
Division games could be tough to win all year as the Atlantic is looking like it might be the most competitive division in the NHL. Despite being in last place, the Panthers sit just four points back of the Lightning for second in the division.
Florida has been good at home this year with a 4-2 record at the BB&T Center with the two losses coming against the Capitals and Bruins. The Lightning’s last road game came on the tail of a six-game road trip that resulted in a 3-3 record in which they were also 3-3 on the puckline.
The Panthers have historically had more success against the Lightning than they’ve had against any other team in the league. Although it won’t be a grueling road game for Tampa, I like the home underdog value in this one.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Tampa Bay Lightning were listed as -109 underdogs on the NHL hockey moneyline earlier at Sportsbook. The over under total was set at 5 before betting started earlier on Monday at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Lightning to win this game 3.3-2.4. 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 Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Florida Panthers sport a record of 5-6-1 heading into this matchup, while the Tampa Bay Lightning sit at 7-4-1 on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 6-4-2 for the Panthers and 6-4-2 for the Lightning. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 7-rated Florida Panthers and the No. 17-ranked Tampa Bay Lightning, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Florida's No. 16-ranked offense, averaging 2.67 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.92 goals allowed. The Panthers power play is averaging 17.78% while the Lightning defense kills off 89.47% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tampa Bay was a 4-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Devils. They won as favorites, while the total score of 5 made Sportsbooks of PUSH bettors.
The Panthers were a 4-2 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Capitals. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Washington at -173 on the moneyline, while the total score (6) was good news for OVER bettors.
- Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
- Tampa Bay is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- Tampa Bay is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Tampa Bay is 16-7 SU in its last 23 games when playing Florida
- Florida is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
- Florida is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- Florida is 4-11 ATS in its last 15 games at home
- Florida is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay home to New York, Thursday, November 10th
Florida home to San Jose, Thursday, November 10th
