Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Odds

The Panthers will play the Lightning on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 5:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

With the 2024-25 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. The puck hits the ice on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Florida Panthers currently have a 96.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Tampa Bay Lightning heading into this matchup with a 97.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
  • Away Florida Panthers - The Florida Panthers have a 11-6-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Florida Panthers now rank 6th for away team losses.
  • Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning start this game with a 10-4-1 record as a home team. That puts them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 7th for home team losses.
  • Goals Scored - At this point in the 2024-25 NHL season, the Florida Panthers rank 2nd (122) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently rank 4th (120) in the league for goals scored.
  • Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Florida Panthers rank 8th (106) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Tampa Bay Lightning, they've given up 86 goals this season, ranking them 20th in the league.
  • Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Florida Panthers have a 2-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 0-1 shootout record.
  • Team Records - The Florida Panthers have a 21-11-2 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 18-10-2 at this point in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.

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Best Panthers at Lightning Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Tampa Bay Lightning
Favorite

Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers are the -115 moneyline favorite. Risk $115 to win $100 on the Florida Panthers at BetMGM. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -105 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $105 to win $100 on the Tampa Bay Lightning. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 6.5 goals. Risk $100 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 6.5 goals. Risk $120 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Puck Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Tampa Bay Lightning
Favorite

Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers have a -1.5 +200 puck line at BetMGM OH. They are the puck line favorite in this matchup. The Tampa Bay Lightning have a +1.5 -250 puck line at BetMGM OH. The Tampa Bay Lightning are the puck line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024?

The Florida Panthers are the -115 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Tampa Bay Lightning are the -105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024?

The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the puck line for the Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL game on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024?

The Florida Panthers are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Tampa Bay Lightning are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.

NHL Odds Example

NHL Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Panthers
Lightning
12/22/24 5:08pm EST
-115-105
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 51.22%.
  • Florida Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds. The implied probability for Florida Panthers is 53.49%.

Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets

NHL Prop Bets
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Panthers
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/22/24 5:08pm EST
Yes -200No +145Bet
Panthers
Total Goals
FLA at TBL
12/22/24 5:08pm EST
3 o -1253 u -110Bet
Lightning
Total Goals
FLA at TBL
12/22/24 5:08pm EST
3 o -1253 u -110Bet
Brayden Point
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at TBL
12/22/24 5:08pm EST
Yes +8000Bet
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Jake Guentzel
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at TBL
12/22/24 5:08pm EST
Yes +6000Bet
Nikita Kucherov
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at TBL
12/22/24 5:08pm EST
Yes +5500Bet
Sam Bennett
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at TBL
12/22/24 5:08pm EST
Yes +8000Bet
Sam Reinhart
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at TBL
12/22/24 5:08pm EST
Yes +8000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 NHL Regular Season Standings - Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
Florida Panthers34211120.6184419122106+16.010-5-111-6-12-07-2-1W3
Tampa Bay Lightning30181020.600381812086+34.010-4-18-6-10-17-3-0W4

Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning Futures Odds

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Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Odds
2024-25 Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Odds

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Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Odds
2024-25 Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Odds

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Lightning
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Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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