Lightning vs. Panthers Prediction and Odds - Oct 21, 2022

The Florida Panthers face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at FLA Live Arena on Friday, beginning at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lightning vs. Panthers, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Panthers?

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Lightning-Panthers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, can't split the two teams, giving both the Lightning and Panthers a 50% chance of winning the game.

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Lightning vs. Panthers Game Odds

• Puck Line: Panthers -1.5 (+220), Lightning +1.5 (-250)
• Moneyline: Panthers -114, Lightning -105
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-130/+115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Panthers are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Lightning, with +220 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -250.

In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Panthers and Lightning are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -114. That means you can risk $114 to win $100, for a total payout of $214, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100, for a total payout of $205, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +115.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lightning (+1.5) are a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Lightning +1.5 @ -250 via BetMGM (71% probability)
• Moneyline: Lightning @ -105 via PointsBet (50% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +115 via PointsBet (51% probability) 🔥

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Lightning vs. Panthers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Panthers? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Lightning and Panthers.

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According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Panthers.

DimersBOT gives Stamkos a 9.0% chance of scoring the first goal at FLA Live Arena, while the Lightning star is a 43.2% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 9.0% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.7% probability
• Brayden Point: 6.5% probability
• Alex Killorn: 3.9% probability
• Victor Hedman: 3.3% probability

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 7.4% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 6.7% probability
• Sam Bennett: 5.5% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.2% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 4.2% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 43.2% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 38.3% probability
• Brayden Point: 32.1% probability
• Alex Killorn: 21.7% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 18.4% probability

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 36.5% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 35.4% probability
• Sam Bennett: 30.0% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 30.0% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 23.0% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this article for the latest betting analysis before Lightning vs. Panthers on Friday October 21, 2022.

Lightning vs. Panthers 2022 Game Info

Friday's action between the Panthers and Lightning at FLA Live Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Friday October 21, 2022
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: FLA Live Arena

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