Lightning vs. Panthers Prediction and Odds - May 19, 2022

The Florida Panthers square off with the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 2022 NHL Playoffs at FLA Live Arena on Thursday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

The Stanley Cup Playoffs (aka NHL Playoffs) is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League to decide the winner of the Stanley Cup.

A total of 16 teams, including the Lightning and Panthers, made the NHL Playoffs 2022, which consists of 4 rounds – the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.

Each round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to 4 wins progressing to the next round.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lightning vs. Panthers, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured below.

Who will win Lightning vs. Panthers?

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Lightning-Panthers NHL Playoffs matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Panthers a 57% chance of getting the W against the Lightning .

More: Free Betting Guide for Lightning vs. Panthers

Lightning vs. Panthers Current Odds

• Puck Line: Panthers -1.5 (+155), Lightning +1.5 (-165)
• Moneyline: Panthers -164, Lightning +150
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-105/-105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Panthers are -1.5 favorites versus the Lightning, with +155 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -165.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -164, which means you can risk $164 to win $100, for a total payout of $264, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +150, where you can put down $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lightning (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Lightning +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Lightning @ +150 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Lightning moneyline is the best option due to the 3.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Lightning vs. Panthers Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to explore up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Tampa Bay vs. Florida, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Lightning-Panthers matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live scores.

Lightning vs. Panthers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Panthers? The latest data is in.

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Florida's Aleksander Barkov is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Panthers.

DimersBOT gives Barkov an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at FLA Live Arena, while the Panthers star is a 40.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 7.7% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.5% probability
• Ross Colton: 5.9% probability
• Alex Killorn: 3.9% probability
• Anthony Cirelli: 3.3% probability

Florida Panthers

• Aleksander Barkov: 8.3% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 6.5% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.5% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.4% probability
• Sam Bennett: 3.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 39.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 39.4% probability
• Ross Colton: 32.1% probability
• Alex Killorn: 23.9% probability
• Ondrej Palat: 18.9% probability

Florida Panthers

• Aleksander Barkov: 40.6% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 30.9% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 29.6% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 29.5% probability
• Claude Giroux: 19.6% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for the latest betting insights before Lightning vs. Panthers on Thursday May 19, 2022.

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Lightning vs. Panthers 2022 Game Info

Thursday's matchup between the Panthers and Lightning in the NHL Playoffs is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Date: Thursday May 19, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: FLA Live Arena

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