Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, 4/27/2024 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024

Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL

TV: TBS

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (-110) Lightning (-111)

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to defeat the Florida Panthers at Amalie Arena on Saturday in Game 4 of their 1st round series. Florida leads the series 3-0. The odds on this game have Florida at -110 and Tampa Bay is sitting at -111. The total is set at 7.

The Florida Panthers were on the winning side of the scoreboard with a 5-3 victory over the Lightning in Game 3 . Florida tallied 10 penalty minutes in this game. The Panthers had a good offensive performance and it was apparent in this victory. They also had 1 power play attempt but weren't able to convert it into a goal. For the outing, they converted 5 of the 31 shots they looked to score on.

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In reference to their goal scoring prowess, the Florida Panthers have racked up 265 goals (11th in hockey) this year and have surrendered 198. For the current campaign, they have recorded 110 points and their points percentage is .671. Florida has accumulated 268 power play chances and they have scored 63 goals out of those chances, earning them a rate of 23.51%. When playing at even strength, the Panthers have conceded 147 goals while having 202 of their own. Florida has attempted 2,764 shots and holds a shot percentage of 9.6%. The Panthers have seen 2,279 shots attempted against them and have earned a save percentage of .913. Florida Panthers opponents have earned 291 power play opportunities (2nd in hockey) and have scored 51 goals in those attempts.

The player between the pipes for this game is Sergei Bobrovsky. Bobrovsky has been involved in 700 matchups over the course of his hockey career. He has a mark of 396-224-55 and he has gotten the start in 684 games. The opposition has racked up 1,738 goals against Bobrovsky in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 2.59. Bobrovsky has seen 20,419 shots against him and has recorded 18,681 total saves. His save percentage sits at .915 for his 40,323 minutes played. Over the course of his pro career, Bobrovsky has 396 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is at .579.

In Game 3, the Lightning had 4 power play attempts in this outing but didn't score a goal. The Lightning netted 3 goals of the 29 shots on goal they pursued.

Tampa Bay has attempted 2,401 shots (21st in the NHL) and has a shot percentage of 12.00%, while allowing their opponents 2,430 shots. They have earned a penalty kill rate of 83.33% on the other teams 234 power play opportunities, and their save percentage sits at 89.0%. They have earned 248 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 28.63%. The Lightning have accumulated 217 goals at even strength and 71 goals (1st in hockey) while on the power play. They have allowed 267 goals to be scored by of a combination of 228 goals at even strength and 39 goals while they were shorthanded. On the campaign, the Tampa Bay Lightning have accumulated 288 goals, 98 points, as well as a points percentage of .598.

For the opposition you will find Andrei Vasilevskiy defending the goal. Opponents are averaging 2.56 goals/game and he has yielded 1,199 goals altogether. Vasilevskiy's quality start percentage is 56.7% and he has made 265 quality starting assignments in his professional career. He got the starting nod in 467 contests and has played 28,049 minutes. Vasilevskiy has earned a career mark of 293-143-30 and has played in 477 games. He has racked up 13,192 saves out of 14,391 shots attempted against him, giving him a save percentage of .917.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take Tampa Bay (-111)

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