Lightning vs. Panthers Prediction and Odds - Feb 6, 2023

The Florida Panthers face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at FLA Live Arena on Monday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Lightning vs. Panthers, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are featured below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Panthers?

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Lightning-Panthers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 53% chance of winning against the Panthers.

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Lightning vs. Panthers Current Odds

• Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 (-225), Lightning -1.5 (+205)
• Moneyline: Panthers +102, Lightning -120
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-125/+110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Panthers are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Lightning, with -225 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +205.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +102. That means you can throw down $100 to profit $102, earning a total payout of $202, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -120, where you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +110.

As always, check out all the online sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Panthers (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 @ +205 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Lightning @ -120 via BetMGM (53% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +110 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.6% edge)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Although the Panthers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+110) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Lightning vs. Panthers Probabilities

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Lightning vs. Panthers Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Stamkos an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at FLA Live Arena, while the Lightning star is a 39.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 8.0% probability
• Brayden Point: 7.2% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.9% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 4.4% probability
• Alex Killorn: 3.8% probability

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 7.8% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.6% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.4% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 5.3% probability
• Sam Bennett: 4.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 39.3% probability
• Brayden Point: 37.3% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 37.0% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 27.0% probability
• Alex Killorn: 22.2% probability

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 39.2% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 31.0% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 29.8% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 29.3% probability
• Sam Bennett: 24.9% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of Lightning vs. Panthers on Monday February 6, 2023.

Lightning vs. Panthers 2023 Game Info

Monday's game between the Panthers and Lightning at FLA Live Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Monday February 6, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: FLA Live Arena

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