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Tampa Bay Lightning's Offensive Powerhouse, Brayden Point, Leads the Way as Florida Panthers Prepare for High-Stakes Battle

The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to face off against the Florida Panthers in a high-stakes battle at Amerant Bank Arena. The game is scheduled for April 29th, 2024, at 11:00 PM UTC. Fans can catch the action on ESPN, BSFL, and BSSUN.


Apr 21, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Matt Dumba (24) and Florida Panthers left wing Ryan Lomberg (94) collide agains the boards during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The upcoming game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers is generating a lot of excitement among fans and bettors alike. Both teams have been performing exceptionally well this season, making this matchup even more intriguing.


According to the latest betting data, the odds are in favor of the Florida Panthers. Several sportsbooks, including MGM, DraftKings, FanDuel, SugarHouseNJ, PointsBet, Bet365NewJersey, and WilliamHillNewJersey, have listed the Panthers as favorites with odds ranging from -175 to -178. On the other hand, the Tampa Bay Lightning are considered underdogs with odds ranging from +145 to +146.


Apr 21, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad (5) celebrates with right wing Vladimir Tarasenko (10) after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The betting lines for this game have remained relatively stable leading up to the matchup. However, it's worth noting that some sportsbooks have seen slight shifts in odds. For example, SugarHouseNJ has seen a decrease in odds for the Lightning from +135 to +143. Conversely, Bet365NewJersey has witnessed a decrease in odds for the Lightning from +145 to +150.


In terms of other betting options, there are various markets available for this game. The 3way market offers odds on home win (-115), draw (+330), and away win (+225) provided by DraftKings. The total market predicts whether the total goals scored will be over or under 6.5 goals with slightly different odds across different sportsbooks.


Apr 21, 2024; Sunrise, Florida, USA; Florida Panthers center Carter Verhaeghe (23) looks on after scoring against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period in game one of the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Amerant Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

When it comes to puck line betting (spread betting), the Lightning are listed as +140 underdogs with a 1.5 goal spread, while the Panthers are favored at -165 with a 1.5 goal spread. The handicap market also offers interesting odds, with the Panthers at -119 for a home win (-1) and the Lightning at +155 for an away win (+1).


As for some additional betting options, WilliamHillNewJersey offers odds of +4000 for the first team to score being the Lightning and odds of +3500 for WilliamHillNewJersey. Furthermore, WilliamHillNewJersey predicts that both teams will score with odds of -1429 for "yes" and +594 for "no." In terms of goals being odd or even, WilliamHillNewJersey provides odds of -222 for odd goals and +159 for even goals.


In conclusion, the upcoming game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Florida Panthers is expected to be a thrilling matchup. The Panthers have been performing exceptionally well this season and are favored by sportsbooks. However, the Lightning have proven themselves as a formidable opponent led by their offensive powerhouse, Brayden Point. Fans can expect an intense battle between these two teams as they vie for victory on April 29th at Amerant Bank Arena.


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