Panthers vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 30 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 29, 2024, 10:21PM | Published: Apr 28, 2024, 3:31AM
The Florida Panthers will sqaure off with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2024 NHL Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena on Tuesday, beginning at 9:00am AEST.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Panthers vs Lightning game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Panthers vs Lightning
Based on detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Florida-Tampa Bay NHL Playoffs game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 59% chance of winning against the Lightning at Amerant Bank Arena.
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Panthers vs Lightning: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NHL game at Amerant Bank Arena are listed below:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.60, Lightning $2.60
- Line: Panthers -1.5 ($2.53), Lightning +1.5 ($1.61)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.08, Under $1.82
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Panthers at $1.60 and the Lightning at $2.60.
The Panthers are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Lightning, with odds of $2.53 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.61.
The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.08 and odds for the Under at $1.82.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Panthers vs Lightning: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.60 with Betfair (3.1% edge)
- Line: Lightning +1.5 at $1.61 with Betfair (63% probability)
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.08 with Betfair
These Panthers vs Lightning predictions are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Panthers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Lightning to win is our recommended option due to the 3.1% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.08) that are available from Betfair.
Panthers vs Lightning: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Florida vs Tampa Bay on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, the best betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Panthers vs Lightning: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Panthers vs Lightning? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is the most likely player to score the first goal in Panthers vs Lightning.
Stamkos has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Lightning star has a 38.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Panthers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sam Reinhart: 7.8% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 7.0% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 6.5% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 5.7% probability
- Vladimir Tarasenko: 4.7% probability
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Steven Stamkos: 8.8% probability
- Brayden Point: 7.0% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 4.8% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 4.7% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 4.5% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Panthers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sam Reinhart: 40.3% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 34.2% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 32.1% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 29.6% probability
- Vladimir Tarasenko: 25.7% probability
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Steven Stamkos: 38.7% probability
- Brayden Point: 37.6% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 27.0% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 25.8% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 25.6% probability
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Florida vs Tampa Bay game at Amerant Bank Arena.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Panthers vs Lightning: Preview
The game between the Panthers and Lightning in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 9:00am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Tuesday 30 April 2024
- Time: 9:00am AEST
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
Our Florida vs Tampa Bay predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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