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Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game 4 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning meet in Game 4 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Thursday. The Panthers lead the series 3-0. Puck drop from Amalie Arena is set for 5 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers dominated the Bolts in Game 3 with a 5-3 win and took a commanding 3-0 lead. LW Matthew Tkachuk netted 2 goals to give him 3 in the series. Florida has now won 7 of the last 8 meetings and put Tampa’s winning window at risk of closing.

The Lightning are just 2 for 12 on the power play in the series. RW Nikita Kucherov was a little more noticeable with 4 shots in Game 3 after just 3 SOG in the first 2 games, but he has no goals and 3 assists in the series. He just hasn’t delivered what the team needs thus far. The Lightning still have a chance to make it interesting as they were 25-11-5 on home ice this season.

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Panthers at Lightning odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:45 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Lightning +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+195) | Lightning +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Panthers at Lightning projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4, 2.37 GAA, .915 SV%, 6 SO) vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy (30-20-2, 2.90 GAA, .900 SV%, 2 SO)

Bob has allowed 7 goals on 71 shots in the series to give him a 2.30 GAA and .901 SV%. The 3 goals that were netted in Game 3 were the most he has allowed in the last 5 games. The defense in front of him has been smothering, and they’ve kept the league-best power play (28.6%) to just 16.7%.

Vassy has regressed as the series has gone along, allowing 2, 3 and 4 goals, respectively. He stopped 26 of 30 shots in Game 3. He hasn’t looked the same all season, and that’s likely due to missing the early part due to back surgery. He’s still just 29 and has the ability to shut down a team at any point.

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Panthers at Lightning picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 4, Lightning 2

Moneyline

This series ended in Game 3 as the Panthers are just too much for this Lightning squad. Kucherov just hasn’t been the game-breaking player he was during the regular season.

Take the PANTHERS -125 to complete the sweep.

Puck line/Against the spread

I don’t like either side of the puck line here.

We’re targeting MATTHEW TKACHUK OVER 3.5 SHOTS (-105) here, as he has 4+ shots in all 3 games in the series and in 5 straight overall. He sniffs blood and will continue applying pressure.

Over/Under

We’ve had 3-2, 3-2 and 5-3 finishes in the series, and I’m pegging this one to push. If it comes down to 5.5, I plan to hit the Over. Until then, though, the books have this one mapped out well.

PASS.

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Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Game 3 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning meet in Game 3 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Thursday. The Panthers lead the series 2-0. Puck drop from Amalie Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET (TBS). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Lightning odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers endured the Lightning with a 3-2 overtime win in Game 2. It came at a cost, though, as C Sam Bennett is out with an upper body injury in this one. Bennett, who had 20 goals in the regular season, scored a goal in the 1st of Game 2.

The Lightning were just 1 for 6 on the power play in Game 2, and that will need to be improved upon in order to climb back in it. RW Nikita Kucherov has been kept off the score sheet with just 3 SOG in 2 games, but he has 2 assists. The Lightning were 25-11-5 on home ice this season.

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Panthers at Lightning odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:35 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Lightning -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-275) | Lightning -1.5 (+220)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Panthers at Lightning projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4, 2.37 GAA, .915 SV%, 6 SO) vs. Andrei Vasilevskiy (30-20-2, 2.90 GAA, .900 SV%, 2 SO)

Bob has been solid, allowing just 2 goals in each game of the series. He really hasn’t been tested too much, though, stopping 17 in Game 1 and 21 in Game 2. He was 2-1-0 with a 2.71 GAA and .892 SV% in 3 games against Tampa during the regular season.

Vassy has been solid as well, despite being in an 0-2 hole. He stopped 25 of 27 in Game 1 and 34 of 37 in Game 2 as Florida has just turned up the decibels to ear-popping levels. He was 1-2-0 with a 4.50 GAA and .883 SV% in 3 regular season games against Florida.

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Panthers at Lightning picks and predictions

Prediction

Lightning 3, Panthers 2

Moneyline

The Panthers have won 6 of the last 7 meetings — including 3 in this building. This really is the Lightning’s last stand, though, because if they lose this one, they’re likely getting swept. They have considerable questions to answer during the offseason as well with C Steven Stamkos becoming a free agent.

The Panthers are down a man, and I look for the Lightning to put up more than the handful of shots they’ve taken thus far.

Take the LIGHTNING -115 at a solid price.

Puck line/Against the spread

I’m going to pass on the puck line, but I will take a chance on something that will correlate with a Lightning win. Kucherov has to get going. Three shots on goal in 2 playoff losses looks bad, and I look for him to come out firing.

Take NIKITA KUCHEROV ANYTIME GOAL +140 for a good return.

Over/Under

At most, I see a push here. The Over is just 3-7 in the last 10 meetings between the clubs. We have had a 3-2 final in each game, and maybe an empty netter pushes it here.

LEAN UNDER 6 (-120).

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Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers Game 2 odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers meet in Game 2 of a best-of-7 Eastern Conference, 1st-round series Tuesday. The Panthers lead the series 1-0. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Lightning vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers have now won 5 of the last 6 meetings between these teams after Sunday’s 3-2 victory at Amerant Bank Arena. Tampa Bay managed just 10 shots in the 1st and 2nd periods combined against Florida.

Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos was the 1st player on the ice for the Bolts in Monday’s practice and the last player to score in Game 1, finding the back of the net on the power play with 9.3 seconds remaining. The 34-year-old assisted on LW Brandon Hagel‘s game-tying goal in the 1st period, his 26th career playoff multi-point game.

After a scoreless 2nd period, Florida broke the tie as former Bolts C Carter Verhaeghe scored less than a minute into the 3rd period on the power play. LW Matthew Tkachuk scored an empty-netter with just over 2 minutes to play, and the 26-year-old now has 26 points in 21 career playoff games with Florida.

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Lightning at Panthers odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:15 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Lightning +146 (bet $100 to win $146) | Panthers -176 (bet $176 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Lightning +1.5 (-178) | Panthers -1.5 (+146)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 5.5 (O: -132 | U: +108)

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Lightning at Panthers projected goalies

Andrei Vasilevskiy (30-20-2, 2.90 GAA, .900 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (36-17-4, 2.37 GAA, .915 SV%, 6 SO)

The Big Cat made several key saves to keep his team in it during Game 1 and benefits from playing in front of teammates that have blocked the 4th-highest percentage of shots (22.83%) during the regular season (min. 50 games).

Lightning coach Jon Cooper credited Florida’s forecheck in the 1st 15 minutes for limiting the amount of chances that Tampa had to score on Bobrovsky. Maurice told the Miami Herald about how last year’s playoff run “lifted a burden” off Bob and “now he can just play.” His 6 shutouts during the regular season were tied for the most in the NHL.

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Lightning at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Lightning 4, Panthers 3

Moneyline

BET LIGHTNING (+138).

Cooper told reporters after losing Game 1 how the Panthers have “weathered all the frustration they possibly can” in the playoffs over the last decade. I would be surprised if Tampa Bay comes back home down 2-0. The Bolts should be able to get more scoring opportunities in Game 2, especially with Florida LW Ryan Lomberg and his 53.8% defensive zone start % (2nd-highest on team) missing the game with an illness.

Puck line/Against the spread

Consider betting Lightning +1.5 (-178) in an ML parlay.

This it too much juice to lay to get the puck and a half by itself, unless you like the NEW YORK RANGERS (-275 ML vs. Washington Capitals, 7 p.m. ET) as I do. If you are looking to build a parlay, TAMPA BAY +1.5 (-178) and New York ML pays out +113.

Over/Under

BET OVER 5.5 (-132).

Both teams scored on the man advantage in Game 1, and each had top 8 power plays during the regular season, with the Lightning atop the league at 28.63%. Florida’s physical style should lend itself to more 5-on-4 advantages for the Lightning, who should cash in.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs (46-24-10) take on the Florida Panthers (51-24-6) Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena. Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Maple Leafs vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Leafs have 2 games left, and they have nothing to play for locked in to the 3rd spot in the Atlantic Division. They’ve lost 2 straight after a 6-5 loss to New Jersey and 5-4 OT loss to Detroit. C Auston Matthews has goals in 8 straight games. He has a career-high 69, and you had better believe he’s gunning for the 1st 70-goal season since Teemu Selanne and Alexander Mogilny each had 76 in 1992-93.

The Panthers are 1 point out of the top spot in the Atlantic behind the Boston Bruins. The Panthers have won 3 straight after a 3-2 OT win against the Buffalo Sabres Saturday. If things remain the same, the Panthers would take on Toronto in the 1st round. If Florida moves up, they’d face the Tampa Bay Lightning. LW Matthew Tkachuk, in the midst of a bit of a down season, has points in 5 of 6 games.

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Maple Leafs at Panthers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs +135 (bet $100 to win $135) | Panthers -160 (bet $160 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs +1.5 (-175) | Panthers -1.5 (+145)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Maple Leafs at Panthers projected goalies

Joseph Woll (12-10-1, 2.88 GAA, .907 SV%) vs. Anthony Stolarz (15-7-2, 2.03 GAA, .926 SV%, 2 SO)

Woll receives his 1st start since last Tuesday when he stopped 18 of 20 shots in a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. He beat the Panthers in a 2-1 shootout W Nov. 28, stopping 38 of 39.

The Panthers are going with their backup in the season finale, and he’s coming off a shutout over the Ottawa Senators last Tuesday. He stopped all 26 shots he faced, and he has stopped 65 of 70 shots fired his way in 3 appearances this month. He was between the pipes in a 2-1 shootout loss to Toronto Nov. 28, stopping 31 of 32.

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Maple Leafs at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Maple Leafs 3, Panthers 2

Moneyline

The Panthers are so invested in this game that . . . they’re running their backup goalie out there. You know who is invested? AM34 and his pursuit of 70 goals.

The Leafs are 24-9-6 on the road this season, and I see them as the hungrier team. Take MAPLE LEAFS +135.

Puck line/Against the spread

There were no anytime goal props available at press time, but I’m looking for Matthews to continue lighting the lamp. A sharp book has his anytime goal at -137, and FanDuel Sportsbook has him at -110. Head over there and snag that before the market corrects.

Over/Under

The Over is just 1-9 in the last 10 meetings. We have had 6 goals in a meeting just once in the last 7 matchups.

LEAN UNDER 6 (+100).

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Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (48-24-5) visit the Boston Bruins (45-17-15) Saturday at TD Garden. Puck drop is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Bruins lead 3-0

The Panthers rolled up an impressive 6-0 win on the road against the Ottawa Senators last time out Thursday, pushing against the total. Florida had dropped the 1st 2 stops on the trip in Toronto (6-4) and in Montreal (5-3), and the Over cashed in both outings.

These teams just met March 26 in Sunrise, with the Bruins posting a 4-3 win as moderate underdogs (+125) as the Over (6) connected. The B’s have won all 3 meetings in this series, including the only previous battle in Boston Oct. 30, a 3-2 win in overtime as the Under (6) cashed.

The Bruins pounded the Carolina Hurricanes on the road last time out Thursday, and Boston has won 3 in a row while cashing the Under in 4 consecutive outings. On home ice, Boston is 4-2 in the past 6 games while cashing the Over in 3 straight.

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Panthers at Bruins odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Bruins -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-250) | Bruins -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under: 5.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Panthers at Bruins projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (34-17-3, 2.42 GAA, .913 SV%, 5 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (20-9-7, 2.57 GAA, .917 SV%, 2 SO)

Bobrovsky kicked aside all 30 shots he faced in Ottawa Thursday for his 5th shutout of the season in the 6-0 win. He rebounded nicely after coughing up 5 goals on 16 shots in Toronto Monday, a game which saw him pulled after 2 periods.

Bob allowed 4 goals on just 21 shots in the 4-3 loss in Sunrise in the most recent meeting with the B’s March 26. He was also in between the pipes for the 3-1 loss at home Nov. 22, allowing 3 goals on 25 shots. Bobrovsky allowed 3 goals on 26 shots in the OTL Oct. 30 in South Florida, too.

Ullmark is also coming off a road shutout, turning back all 31 shots he faced against the Nashville Predators Tuesday in his most recent outing. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in 7 consecutive starts dating back to March 5.

Ullmark allowed just a single goal on 28 shots in a 3-1 win in Florida Nov. 22, and he allowed 2 goals on 37 shots in a 3-2 OTW Oct. 30 at TD Garden.

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Panthers at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Panthers 2

Moneyline

The BRUINS (-120) are a good play as small favorites on home ice. While 2 of the 1st 3 meetings have been decided by a single goal, the B’s have won all 3 matchups so far this season.

Until the Panthers (+100) figure out a way to get over the hump, you have to continue to back the B’s, especially with this little of risk.

Puck line/Against the spread

The BRUINS -1.5 (+200) are worth a roll of the dice for the chance to potentially double up.

This play comes with plenty of risk, as Boston has won 3 in a row in the series, but it is 0-4 on the puck line as a favorite in the past 4 tries against Florida. The only game it won in the past 6 meetings, including 3 playoff games, was a 3-1 win in Florida as a slight underdog Nov. 22.

Still, Boston is running hot, posting 3 straight wins against 3 playoff contenders, outscoring the opposition 10-3 in the span.

Over/Under

OVER 5.5 (-115) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at most.

The Under has cashed in 4 straight games for Boston, although the offense has been good for 3.4 goals per game (GPG) in the previous 3 outings.

For Florida, the Over is 2-0-1 in the past 3 contests, lighting the lamp 13 times across the span for an average of 4.4 GPG. The Panthers got the shutout in Ottawa, but they allowed 11 goals in the 2 games prior to that, and Florida has allowed 3 or more goals in 9 of the past 12 outings.

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Detroit Red Wings at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Detroit Red Wings at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Detroit Red Wings (36-30-7) make the 4th stop on a 5-game road trip Saturday afternoon against the Florida Panthers (46-22-5) at Amerant Bank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Red Wings vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Panthers lead 2-1

The Red Wings were blanked 4-0 in Carolina Thursday, and Detroit has been shut out in 2 of the past 3 outings. Detroit is just 3-10-1 in the past 14 games, picking up just 7 out of a possible 28 points.

Detroit finds itself 2 points back of the Washington Capitals for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference with 9 games to play, with the Caps having a game in hand.

The road team has won all 3 meetings this season and each of the past 5 in the series. The Under is 3-0 this season and 5-1 in the past 6 meetings.

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Red Wings at Panthers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Red Wings +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Panthers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Red Wings +1.5 (-130) | Panthers -1.5 (+105)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Red Wings at Panthers projected goalies

Alex Lyon (18-16-3, 3.07 GAA, .904 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (32-16-3, 2.41 GAA, .914 SV%, 4 SO)

Lyon is confirmed to start as he tries to snap out of his month-long funk. He allowed 4 goals on 30 shots last time out in a crucial 4-3 OT loss at Washington Tuesday. He is just 0-7-1 with a 4.38 GAA and .874 SV% in 8 starts in March, including a 33-save effort in a 4-0 loss against Florida March 2.

Bobrovsky conceded 4 goals on just 21 shots in a 4-3 loss against the visiting Boston Bruins Tuesday. He is 3-5-1 with a 2.68 GAA and .904 SV% with 1 SO in 9 starts in March. He turned aside all 21 shots he faced in a 4-0 win in Detroit in the most recent meeting March 2.

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Red Wings at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 5, Red Wings 2

Moneyline

The Panthers (-250) will cost you 2½ times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk for not nearly enough reward. Even as part of a multi-team parlay, there is just too much risk, and including Florida sucks all of the value out of your ticket.

PASS, and look to the puck line instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PANTHERS -1.5 (+105) are a better play at plus-money on the puck line. Even though the road team has won 5 straight meetings in the series dating back to Jan. 6, 2023, Florida is just a better hockey team, while the Red Wings +1.5 (-130) have been a disaster.

The Cats are just 1-5-1 in the past 7 games, although most of the setbacks are against teams likely headed to the postseason. The Red Wings have been shut out twice in the past 3 games, and they’ve lost to a lot of teams they should have beaten. While neither side has been hot, at least Florida has been competitive.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-115) is worth playing lightly. Lyon is winless in March, and he has been very giving, coughing up 4 or more goals in 6 of his 8 starts.

The Red Wings have been shut out twice in the past 3 games, but the Over is still 4-2 in the past 6 contests. That’s because Detroit goaltending has allowed 21 goals in the past 6 games, or 3.5 goals per game (GPG). The Red Wings have allowed 3 or more goals in 13 of the past 15 contests, too.

Florida’s offense has managed 3 GPG in the past 4 outings, splitting the Over/Under in those games. Lean Over, but go with a half-unit at best.

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New York Islanders at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s New York Islanders at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The New York Islanders (30-26-15) begin a 3-game road trip on Thursday against the Florida Panthers (46-21-5) at Amerant Bank Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Islanders vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Tied 1-1; road team has won both previous matchups, with Islanders (+145) winning 4-3 in Sunrise on Dec. 2 in the 1st meeting

The Islanders are coming off a 4-0 loss on home ice against the New Jersey Devils, and New York is now just 1-6-1 across the past 8 games, with 3 shutout losses in that span. The Over-Under has split 4-4 in the 8-game stretch. New York has dropped 4 in a row on the road since a 6-1 win in Anaheim on March 10.

The Panthers were nipped 4-3 in a marquee matchup Tuesday night in Sunrise against the Boston Bruins. Florida is also in a little bit of a swoon, going 1-4-1 across the past 6 outings, with defense and goaltending the issue. Florida has coughed up 3 or more goals in 6 of the past 7 outings, yielding 3.4 goals per game (GPG) during the span.

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Islanders at Panthers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Islanders +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Panthers -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Islanders +1.5 (-155) | Panthers -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Islanders at Panthers projected goalies

Semyon Varlamov (8-7-4, 2.86 GAA, .910 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Anthony Stolarz (14-5-2, 1.97 GAA, .927 SV%, 1 SO)

Varmalov is confirmed to go for the Islanders. He allowed just 3 goals on 35 shots in a 6-3 win over the Winnipeg Jets in his most recent start Saturday, and he is 2-0-1 with a 2.63 GAA and .909 SV% in 3 March outings. He allowed 3 goals on 37 shots in a 3-2 OT loss to the Panthers Jan. 27, too.

Stolarz is confirmed to be between the pipes for the Cats. The journeyman backup has been having a career year in Florida. The 30-year-old has allowed just 2 goals on 68 shots in the past 2 outings, and he has won each of his past 6 starts since Feb. 15. Stolarz allowed 2 goals on 23 shots in that 3-2 OTW on The Island Jan. 27, and he allowed 4 goals on 27 shots at home Dec. 2 agaisnt the Islanders in a loss.

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Islanders at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 4, Islanders 1

Moneyline

The Panthers (-190) will cost you nearly 2 times your potential return, and that’s just a little too expensive for a standalone bet. It’s OK to include Florida as part of a multi-team parlay, but it’s still a little on the pricey side, and there is risk since the road team has won both meetings this season.

AVOID.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PANTHERS -1.5 (+125) are worth backing, as Stolarz has been red-hot between the pipes lately, allowing just 2 total goals in his past 2 starts.

The Islanders +1.5 (-155) have had a power outage lately, and just cannot be trusted, even against a Florida team which has been struggling to keep the puck out of its own net lately.

Over/Under

UNDER 6 (-105) is worth playing lightly.

The Panthers have allowed 3 or more goals in 6 of the past 7 outings, so that is a concern for Under bettors. But the Islanders have really had tremendous difficulty generating any offense lately, getting blanked in 3 of the past 8 games, while averaging just 1.8 goals per game (GPG) during the span. That average would be way worse if not for a 6-goal outburst against Winnipeg on Saturday, too. Lean low.

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Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Boston Bruins at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Boston Bruins (41-16-15) visit the Florida Panthers (46-20-5) on Tuesday evening. Puck drop from Amerant Bank Arena is set for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Bruins vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Boston has lost back-to-back games after falling 3-2 against the Philadelphia  Flyers on Saturday. Both of the Bruins goals — by RW Justin Brazeau and LW Danton Heinen — came in the final 10 minutes before the Flyers scored with just over a minute to go to seal the victory.

The Panthers snapped a 4-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Flyers on Sunday. Florida scored in each period with 2 in the 3rd. C Sam Reinhart found the back of the net twice while D Brandon Montour had 3 assists in the win.

The Bruins, who trail 1st-place Florida by 1 point in the Atlantic Division, have beaten the Panthers twice this season, winning 3-2 in OT at home and 3-1 in Florida.

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Bruins at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:05 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Bruins +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Panthers -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Bruins +1.5 (-250) | Panthers -1.5 (+190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Bruins at Panthers projected goalies

Jeremy Swayman (22-8-8, 2.57 GAA, .917 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Sergei Bobrovsky (32-15-3, 2.38 GAA, .916 SV%, 4 SO)

Swayman has been the Bruins best goaltender this season. His 2.57 GAA puts him 9th in the NHL while his .917 save percentage ranks 2nd. He is 3-2 in his last 5 games and has allowed 14 goals in that span.

Bobrovsky has been not only the best goalie for the Panthers this season, but one of the best in the NHL. His 32-15-3 record is tied for 3rd-best, his .916 SV% is tied for 7th-best, and his 2.38 GAA is the best in the league. He has lost 4 of his last 5 outings and given up 16 goals in that span.

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Bruins at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Bruins 2

Moneyline

BET PANTHERS (-125).

The Bruins have struggled while playing on the road recently with a 2-5 record in their past 7 games. They have scored 2 goals or less in 4 of their last 6 games and face one of the best goalies in the league. Florida is 4-2 on its home ice in its last 6 games and seems to have found its offensive stride again scoring 3 or more goals in 5 of its last 7 games.

Puck line/Against the spread

PASS.

The moneyline is a safer play for the Panthers, who have been sporadic over their past few games and face a premier goalie for the Bruins.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 6 (-115).

Boston has failed to hit the Over in 7 of its last 10 games and has scored 2 goals or fewer in 4 of its last 6 games. It has allowed 3 goals or fewer in 7 of its last 10. Florida has failed to hit the Over in 5 of its last game and has scored 3 goals or fewer in 4 of its last 5.

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Florida Panthers at Dallas Stars odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Florida Panthers at Dallas Stars odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (44-17-4) and the Dallas Stars (40-17-9) meet Tuesday at American Airlines Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Stars odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers roughed up the Calgary Flames 5-1 Saturday, improving to 7-1-0 in the past 8 games. The Panthers were -210 home favorites and the Over/Under (O/U) pushed at 6. Florida, which begins a quick 2-game road trip in Dallas, has been lights out on the road. The Panthers are 14-1 in their last 15 road games, including a current 3-0 streak.

The Stars won their 5th consecutive game with a 4-1 victory as +103 underdogs in Los Angeles Saturday. Dallas is 5-0-2 in the past 7 outings on home ice dating back to Jan. 16. The Under has cashed in 8 of the past 10 contests.

These teams met in South Florida Dec. 6 when the Panthers came away with a 5-4 victory as slight -120 favorites as the Over (6) easily cashed. The home team has won 5 of the past 6 head-to-head meetings, while the Over is 5-1 in that stretch.

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Panthers at Stars odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 4:01 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Stars -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers +1.5 (-250) | Stars -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Panthers at Stars projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (31-12-2, 2.29 GAA, .918 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Jake Oettinger (25-11-4, 2.95 GAA, .900 SV%, 1 SO)

Bobrovsky allowed just 2 goals on 26 shots in a 2-1 home loss Thursday to the Philadelphia Flyers in his last start. Despite the setback, Bob is 2-1-0 with a sparkling 1.34 GAA and .947 SV% with 1 shutout (SO) in 3 starts in March.

Oettinger allowed just 2 goals on 27 shots in a 6-2 road win at the Anaheim Ducks, improving to 3-0-0 with a 3.21 GAA and .857 SV% in March. He has won each of his past 4 starts, allowing 2 or fewer goals in 3 of those outings.

Bobrovsky turned aside 29 of the 33 shots he faced in the 5-4 win over Dallas Dec. 6. Oettinger was on the losing end, allowing 5 goals on 31 shots.

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Panthers at Stars picks and predictions

Prediction

Stars 4, Panthers 3

Moneyline

The STARS (-115) are worth a look on home ice. The home team has been successful in this series, winning 5 of the past 6 meetings, although they’ve all been high-scoring games with plenty of lead changes. Play Dallas lightly and expect a nail-biter.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Panthers +1.5 (-250) will cost 2½ times the potential return. That’s if you prefer some insurance instead of backing Florida straight up. The -250 is just too much risk for not enough reward.

Playing the Stars -1.5 (+200) is a tempting play, but the favorite is just 2-8 on the puck line in the past 10 meetings in this series.

AVOID and just play the moneyline lightly.

Over/Under

OVER 6 (-110) is the best play on the board.

The total has gone high in 5 of the past 6 meetings, including a combined 9 goals in the 1st meeting this season. Florida has scored 4 or more goals in 5 of the past 6 games, while going for 3 or more goals in 13 of the past 15 outings.

The Dallas offense has been on fire in its 5-game win streak, averaging 4.8 goals per game. Expect each of these high-powered offenses to shine.

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Florida Panthers at New York Rangers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Florida Panthers at New York Rangers odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Panthers (41-16-4) take on the New York Rangers (40-17-4) Monday at Madison Square Garden. Puck drop is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Panthers vs. Rangers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Panthers shut out the Detroit Red Wings 4-0 Saturday, covering as -164 road favorites. It was their 4th straight win, and they are 10-1-0 over the last 11 games. They’ve been very stingy defensively as they have allowed just 16 goals during that stretch (1.5 goals per game). C Aleksander Barkov, who has just 14 goals this season, is starting to turn it on with 3 goals in the last 4 games and 3 assists in the last 2 contests.

The Rangers lost a tough one Saturday, 4-3 in a shootout at the Toronto Maple Leafs as +113 underdogs. It was their 2nd loss in 3 games, but they are 10-1-1 in the last 12. C Vincent Trocheck had 2 goals against Toronto, and he has matched his 22 goals from last season in 21 fewer games. LW Artemi Panarin continues to rack up points with 9 in his last 5 games.

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Panthers at Rangers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:55 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Panthers -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Rangers +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Panthers -1.5 (+190) | Rangers +1.5 (-250)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Panthers at Rangers projected goalies

Sergei Bobrovsky (30-11-2, 2.30 GAA, .918 SV%, 4 SO) vs. Igor Shesterkin (26-12-2, 2.66 GAA, .911 SV%, 1 SO)

Both goalies have been confirmed, and this should be an epic matchup with a playoff vibe. “Bob” continued his stellar play with a 21-save shutout over Detroit Sunday. He was 6-1-0 with a 1.57 GAA and .946 SV% in 7 February starts. He beat the Rangers in a 4-3 home game Dec. 29,  making 31 saves on 34 shots.

Shesterkin hasn’t been as unbelievable as he was the last 2 seasons, but he’s rounding into form. He stopped 31 of 34 shots he saw against Toronto Saturday. Shesterkin was 7-0-0 with a 1.72 GAA and .953 SV% in February. He has not faced the Panthers this season.

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Panthers at Rangers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 3, Rangers 2

Moneyline

The Panthers won the lone matchup this season vs. the Rangers, 4-3 in South Florida as -143 home favorites. C Carter Verhaeghe scored the eventual winning goal with 6:23 to go and the Over (6.5) cashed.

The Panthers have not won at MSG since 2019, but they are playing at a rung above the Rangers right now. As mentioned, they have allowed just 16 goals in their last 11 games.

We’re bucking trends in this one, so buckle up and TAKE FLORIDA (-125).

Puck line/Against the spread

I don’t like either side of the puck line here, however, I love SERGEI BOBROVSKY OVER 26.5 SAVES (-115).

He had 31 against the Rangers earlier this season. Toss out Detroit’s 21 shots in the Saturday game, and he made 27+ saves in 5 of 6 starts.

Over/Under

The last 10 times these teams have faced one another, we saw 7 goals in each. The Rangers are playing fairly well offensively, but they can be feast or famine. Over their last 10 games, they were held to 3 goals or fewer in half of them. They are 4-6 O/U over the last 10, and Florida is 3-7.

Again, we’re bucking trends here, and I’m looking for a tightly contested 3-2 game here. There is a chance we have a push, but I’m comfortable with the UNDER 6 (-120).

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