Panthers vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Feb 28, 2023

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Florida Panthers in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Panthers vs. Lightning, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured in this article.

Who will win Panthers vs. Lightning?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Panthers-Lightning NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 59% chance of winning against the Panthers.

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Panthers vs. Lightning Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (+155), Panthers +1.5 (-170)
• Moneyline: Lightning -165, Panthers +145
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-125/+115)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites against the Panthers, with +155 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Panthers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -170.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -165, which means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +145, where you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while DraftKings Sportsbook 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 Panthers (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 @ -170 via DraftKings Sportsbook (63% probability)
• Moneyline: Panthers @ +145 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.1% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +115 via DraftKings Sportsbook (1.5% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Panthers moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+115) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

Panthers vs. Lightning Prediction

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Panthers vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs. Lightning? The latest data is in.

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

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

DimersBOT gives Point a 7.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 36.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 7.1% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 6.0% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.2% probability
• Eric Staal: 5.0% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.0% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 7.1% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.7% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 6.6% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 4.6% probability
• Ross Colton: 3.7% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 35.4% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 31.2% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 29.2% probability
• Eric Staal: 28.0% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 26.8% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 37.9% probability
• Brayden Point: 36.8% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 36.8% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 24.9% probability
• Ross Colton: 21.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Panthers vs. Lightning on Tuesday February 28, 2023.

Panthers vs. Lightning 2023 Game Info

Tuesday's action between the Lightning and Panthers at Amalie Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Tuesday February 28, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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