Check today’s Lightning vs. Panthers prediction. The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers renew hostilities in Game 2 of their First Round NHL Playoffs series on Thursday, April 24, at Amalie Arena (6:30 p.m. ET, TBS). After a hard-fought Game 1, the Panthers hold a 1-0 series lead, but the Lightning will look to bounce back on home ice.
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📊 Where To Watch Lightning vs. Panthers? (April 24, 2025)
📍 Where: Amalie Arena (Tampa, FL)
📅 When: Thursday, April 24 |
⏰ 6:30 PM ET | 📺 TBS
💰 Lightnings vs. Panthers Betting Odds
| Bet Type | Odds |
|---|---|
| Lightning ML | -130 |
| Panthers ML | +110 |
| Total (O/U 5.5) | -110 |
📊 Key Stats Breakdown
| Team | Goals (Rank) | Goals Allowed (Rank) | PP% (Rank) | PK% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning | 3.56 (🥇 1st) | 2.63 (4th) | 25.9% (5th) | 81.6% (6th) |
| Panthers | 3.00 (15th) | 2.72 (7th) | 23.8% (11th) | 80.4% (10th) |
🔍 Why Bet the Lightning (-130)?
✅ Elite offense (🥇 #1 in scoring)
✅ Strong at home (64% win rate as favorites)
✅ Panthers’ road struggles (only 44% as underdogs)
🐾 Why Bet the Panthers (+110)?
✅ Defensive edge (7th in goals allowed)
✅ Won Game 1 momentum
✅ Bobrovsky > Vasilevskiy lately?
🚨 Injury Watch
| Team | Player | Status | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning | Anthony Cirelli | ❓ Day-to-Day | ⚠️ Top-6 forward |
| Lightning | Oliver Bjorkstrand | ❌ Out (Lower Body) | 🚫 Secondary scoring loss |
| Panthers | None | ✅ Healthy | 🟢 Full lineup |
🎯 Best Bets for Game 2
🔥 Moneyline: Lightning (-130) – Tampa bounces back at home!
⚡ Total: Over 5.5 Goals – Both teams can light the lamp.
💥 Prop: Brayden Point Anytime Goal (+150) – Playoff performer.
📉 Trends to Know
✔️ Lightning are 36-20 as favorites (-130 or higher)
✔️ Over is 46-37 in Lightning games this season
✔️ Panthers are 5-4 as +110 or bigger underdogs
💰 Lightning vs. Panthers Prop Bets
| Player Prop | Odds | Why Bet It? |
| Brayden Point (TB) Anytime Goal | +150 🚀 | Playoff beast, 5+ SOG last game |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) Over 0.5 Assists | -120 📈 | Playmaker (3 assists in last 3 vs. TB) |
| Nikita Kucherov (TB) Over 3.5 Shots on Goal | -135 🔥 | NHL shots leader, 4+ in 6 of last 10 |
| Sergei Bobrovsky (FLA) Over 28.5 Saves | -110 🧱 | Faced 30+ in 3 of last 5 vs. TB |
| Game to Go to Overtime | +340 ⏳ | Last 3 meetings decided by 1 goal |
🎯 Same Game Parlay (+650 odds)
🔥 Lightning ML (-130)
⚡ Over 5.5 Goals (-110)
💥 Brayden Point Anytime Goal (+150)
📈 Matthew Tkachuk Over 0.5 Assists (-120)
✅ 100 Wins 750 🤑 If all hit!
🔍 WHY THIS PARLAY?
✔️ Tampa’s offense bounces back (3+ goals in 8 of last 10)
✔️ Panthers can’t slow the pace (Over hit in 4 of last 5 H2H)
✔️ Point & Tkachuk = Playoff Performers
🚨 WILD CARD PROP (LONG SHOT)
🎯 Steven Stamkos & Sam Reinhart BOTH to Score (+500)
*Stamkos (PP sniper) + Reinhart (40-goal season) = Value!*
📉 TRENDS BACKING IT UP
✔️ Lightning are 7-3 after a playoff loss
✔️ Over 5.5 is 5-1 in last 6 Lightning home games
✔️ Point has 4 goals in last 6 vs. Panthers
🎤 Final Lightning vs. Panthers Prediction
Panthers stole home ice, but Lightning respond in Game 2! Expect a high-scoring battle, with Tampa’s firepower proving too much.
💸 Best Bet: SGP (+650) – Lightning win, goals galore, and stars deliver!
🔮 Dark Horse: Stamkos & Reinhart both score (+500)
