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Panthers vs. Lightning Prediction: Tampa Bay Predicted to Win Tuesday's NHL Matchup [4/15/2025]
Our expert prediction for Tuesday's Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning matchup.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will take on the Florida Panthers in the 2025 NHL Playoffs at Amalie Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lightning as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Florida-Tampa Bay game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Lightning with a win probability of 61%, compared to 39% for the Panthers."
For expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Panthers vs. Lightning predictions page.
Panthers vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL Playoffs game between the Panthers and Lightning 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Lightning a 61% chance of defeating the Panthers.
According to our model, the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 52% chance of going over.
Panthers vs. Lightning Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Panthers | Lightning |
---|---|---|
Moneyline | +190 | -210 |
Total | o5.5 (-112) | u5.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Panthers vs. Lightning Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Panthers vs. Lightning matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks and NHL best bets for every game throughout the season.
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Panthers vs. Lightning Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs. Lightning?
According to our model, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Lightning.
Our projections give Point a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 37.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Florida Panthers
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Sam Reinhart | 7.3% |
Carter Verhaeghe | 7.1% |
Sam Bennett | 6.5% |
Tampa Bay Lightning
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Brayden Point | 7.5% |
Jake Guentzel | 7.5% |
Nikita Kucherov | 7.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Florida Panthers
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Sam Reinhart | 36.2% |
Carter Verhaeghe | 33.3% |
Sam Bennett | 30.8% |
Tampa Bay Lightning
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Brayden Point | 37.0% |
Nikita Kucherov | 34.6% |
Jake Guentzel | 34.2% |
Panthers vs. Lightning Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Tuesday's matchup between the Lightning and Panthers in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Amalie Arena
The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
A total of 16 teams, including the Panthers and Lightning, made the 2025 NHL Playoffs, which includes four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is contested as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins advancing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Dimers.com's full preview of Tuesday's Panthers vs. Lightning matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Florida vs. Tampa Bay picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Lightning, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Panthers on Tuesday.
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