Lightning vs. Flyers Prediction: Tampa Bay Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [3/13/2025]

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Lightning as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Tampa Bay-Philadelphia game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Lightning with a win probability of 59% and the Flyers with 41%."

For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Lightning vs. Flyers predictions page.

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Lightning vs. Lightning Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Lightning and Flyers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model gives the Lightning a 59% chance of beating the Flyers.

According to our model, the Flyers (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.

Lightning vs. Flyers Odds

We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lightning	Flyers
Puck Line	-1.5 (+165)	+1.5 (-190)
Moneyline	-154	+135
Total	o6 (-105)	u6 (-115)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Lightning vs. Flyers Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Lightning vs. Flyers matchup is on the over/under.

Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Lightning vs. Flyers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Flyers?

According to our model, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Flyers.

Our projections give Point a 9.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Wells Fargo Center, while the Lightning star is a 43.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Brayden Point	9.0%
Jake Guentzel	8.4%
Brandon Hagel	6.7%

Philadelphia Flyers

Player	First Goal Probability
Travis Konecny	6.3%
Owen Tippett	5.9%
Matvei Michkov	5.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	43.3%
Jake Guentzel	41.3%
Brandon Hagel	32.0%

Philadelphia Flyers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Travis Konecny	32.0%
Owen Tippett	31.4%
Matvei Michkov	28.7%

Lightning vs. Flyers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Thursday's action between the Flyers and Lightning at Wells Fargo Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Philadelphia Flyers
• Date: Thursday, March 13, 2025
• Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Thursday's Lightning vs. Flyers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Tampa Bay vs. Philadelphia picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

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Conclusion

We predict the Lightning, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Flyers on Thursday.

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