Panthers vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 24 April 2024
Last updated: Apr 23, 2024, 10:05PM | Published: Apr 22, 2024, 12:33PM
The Florida Panthers will sqaure off with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2024 NHL Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena on Wednesday, starting at 9:30am AEST.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Panthers vs Lightning game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Panthers vs Lightning
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Florida-Tampa Bay NHL Playoffs match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers a 58% chance of defeating the Lightning at Amerant Bank Arena.
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Panthers vs Lightning: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at Amerant Bank Arena are shown below:
- Head to Head: Panthers $1.59, Lightning $2.60
- Line: Panthers -1.5 ($2.52), Lightning +1.5 ($1.60)
- Total (Over/Under 5.5 Goals): Over $1.73, Under $2.20
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 $1.59 and the Lightning at $2.60.
The Panthers are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Lightning, with odds of $2.52 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.60.
The Over/Under for Panthers vs Lightning is set at 5.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.73 and odds for the Under at $2.20.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals has a 56% chance of going Over.
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Panthers vs Lightning: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.60 with Betfair (3.6% edge)
- Line: Lightning +1.5 at $1.60 with Betfair (63% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 5.5 at $2.20 with Betfair
These Panthers vs Lightning best bets are based on market-leading modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed 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 because of the 3.6% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 5.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.20) that are available from Betfair.
Panthers vs Lightning: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Florida vs Tampa Bay on Wednesday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live updates.
Panthers vs Lightning: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Panthers vs Lightning? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is the most likely player to score the first goal in Panthers vs Lightning.
Point has a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Lightning star has a 39.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for the complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Panthers First Goal Scorer Tips
- Sam Reinhart: 6.8% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 5.8% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 5.8% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 5.0% probability
- Vladimir Tarasenko: 4.7% probability
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 7.9% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 7.1% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 5.0% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 4.8% probability
- Nick Paul: 4.0% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Panthers Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Sam Reinhart: 36.4% probability
- Carter Verhaeghe: 31.2% probability
- Aleksander Barkov: 30.2% probability
- Matthew Tkachuk: 28.1% probability
- Vladimir Tarasenko: 24.9% probability
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 39.1% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 34.2% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 26.9% probability
- Anthony Duclair: 25.6% probability
- Nick Paul: 22.2% probability
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Florida vs Tampa Bay match-up at Amerant Bank Arena.
As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.
Panthers vs Lightning: Preview
The match-up between the Panthers and Lightning in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to start at 9:30am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning
- Date: Wednesday 24 April 2024
- Time: 9:30am 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 have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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