In this article, we will formulate a Lightning vs Panthers betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Saturday, March 16th at Amerant Bank Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Tampa Bay Lightning’s recent form and recent player performance
-The Florida Panthers recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Lightning vs Panthers.
Lightning Look to Build on Last Two Games
The Lightning are playing well heading into this game and they have won two games in a row. In the last game against the New York Rangers, the Lightning were able to secure the 6-3 victory. Brayden Point had a strong game putting up three goals and adding another three assists. The Lightning on the season is averaging 3.44 goals while their defense is giving up 3.36 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th in the league. Nikita Kucherov has scored 39 goals and added 73 assists so far this season.
Can the Panthers Bounce Back?
The Panthers faced off against the Carolina Hurricanes in the last game, and they were defeated 4-0. Sergeri Bobrovsky started in goal and he saved 31 of the 34 shots that he faced. The Panthers on the season is averaging 3.27 goals while their defense is giving up 2.37 goals per game. The offense is ranked 11th in the league while the defense is ranked 1st. The offense needs to get going here.
Florida Panthers Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the last five games between the Lightning and Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Panthers have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine home games following a road loss.
- The underdogs have won the third period in each of the last five games between the Lightning and Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Panthers’ last eight games.
Tampa Bay Lightning Team Facts
- The underdogs have won each of the Lightning’s last five games at Amerant Bank Arena.
- The Lightning have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight night games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Lightning have won the second period in seven of their last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in each of the Lightning’s last eight games as underdogs.
Lightning vs Panthers Betting Prediction
The Lightning have won two games in a row, and they are going to continue that success here. The Panthers offense is going to struggle to get going again, and that is going to be the difference here. I actually think the Panthers are going to be shut out here. Back the Lightning to get the job done on the money line. This is one of the strongest plays on the entire board for Saturday.