Panthers vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Dec 10, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers clash in of the NHL at Amalie Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 4:30PM ET.

Dimers' best betting picks for Panthers vs. Lightning, plus game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who will win Panthers vs. Lightning?

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Panthers-Lightning NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 56% chance of defeating the Panthers.

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Panthers vs. Lightning Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (+170), Panthers +1.5 (-200)
• Moneyline: Lightning -135, Panthers +120
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-105/-110)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Panthers, with +170 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Panthers (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -200.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -135, which means you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Panthers (+1.5) are a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Panthers +1.5 @ -200 via DraftKings Sportsbook (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Panthers @ +120 via PointsBet
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via Caesars Sportsbook (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to help you make smarter decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Panthers moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Panthers vs. Lightning Betting Guide

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Panthers-Lightning matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live updates.

Panthers vs. Lightning Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop picks for Saturday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Kucherov a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 39.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 5.9% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.3% probability
• Sam Bennett: 5.1% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 5.0% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 3.8% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Nikita Kucherov: 7.8% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.6% probability
• Brayden Point: 6.7% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 4.4% probability
• Nick Paul: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 34.4% probability
• Sam Bennett: 29.7% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 29.1% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 27.7% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 22.1% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 39.4% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 39.0% probability
• Brayden Point: 34.2% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 25.1% probability
• Nick Paul: 22.7% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for any changes to our betting insights before Panthers vs. Lightning on Saturday December 10, 2022.

Panthers vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Lightning and Panthers at Amalie Arena is scheduled to start at 4:30PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Saturday December 10, 2022
• Time: 4:30PM ET / 1:30PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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What other NHL games are on today?

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Not only do we provide with you first-class predictions, but we also have recommended bets for the Puck Line, Over/Under and Moneyline. Sound good? Hell yeah it does!