Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, 4/15/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Location: Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL

TV: WXPX-TV

Odds/Point Spread: Panthers (+125) Lightning (-145)

The Tampa Bay Lightning (45-26-8) will try to beat the Florida Panthers (47-29-4) at Amalie Arena on Tuesday. The line on this matchup has the Panthers at +125 while the Lightning open at -145. The total has been set at 6.5.

The Florida Panthers had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Sabres in their previous game. The Panthers offense left a lot to be desired in this game. In the game, they scored on 2 out of the 34 shots they looked to score on. In addition, they had 3 chances with the advantage but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Florida tallied 17 minutes in the box in this contest.

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In reference to their scoring, the Florida Panthers have notched 242 goals (14th in the NHL) on the year and have conceded 213. For the current campaign, they have accumulated 98 points and their points percentage is .613. Florida is sitting with 232 power play opportunities and they have notched 55 goals during those chances, giving them a percentage of 23.71%. While at even strength, the Panthers have allowed 167 goals while having 187 of their own. Florida has attempted 2,534 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.6%. The Panthers have had 2,090 shots taken against them and have a save percentage of .898. Florida Panthers opponents have 237 power play opportunities (5th in pro hockey) and have scored 46 goals in those chances.

The man in goal for this game is Vitek Vanecek. The opposition has notched 491 goals versus Vanecek in his NHL career and his average for goals against per game is 3.20. Vanecek has participated in 187 contests throughout his hockey career. His save percentage currently is at .903 for his 9,196 minutes guarding the cage. He has accumulated an overall record of 96-55-21 and he has started in 175 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Vanecek is sitting with 91 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .520. Vanecek has seen 5,036 shots against him and he has 4,545 saves.

In their last game, Tampa Bay went up against the Sabres in an outing where the Lightning took home the victory by a final of 7-4. They had 2 chances on the power play in this game and scored 1 out of those opportunities. The Lightning converted 7 goals out of the 31 shots on goal they were seeking.

On the year, the Tampa Bay Lightning are sitting with 287 goals, 98 points, as well as a points percentage of .620. They have granted a total of 211 goals to be scored by way of 174 goals at even strength and 37 goals while they had less men on the ice. The Lightning have accumulated 229 goals at even strength and 58 goals (3rd in the NHL) while on the power play. They have recorded 222 power play chances and they have earned a power play rate of 26.13%. Tampa Bay has attempted 2,283 shots (13th in the NHL) and has earned a shooting percentage of 12.57%, while allowing their opponents 2,265 shots. They have earned a penalty kill percentage of 81.41% on their opponents 199 power play chances, and their save percentage is 90.7%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Andrei Vasilevskiy in net. Vasilevskiy has accrued a lifetime mark of 330-163-35 and has participated in 539 games. Vasilevskiy's quality start rate is 57.7% and he has qualified for 305 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has accrued 14,749 stops out of the 16,083 shots taken, giving him a save percentage of .917. Teams are averaging 2.84 goals/game and he has surrendered 1,334 goals overall. He has been a starter 529 games and has been on the ice for 28,201 minutes.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Tampa Bay (-145)

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