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Lightning vs. Panthers Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [3/3/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Monday's Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers matchup.
The Florida Panthers will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Tampa Bay-Florida game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Panthers are likely to win, with a probability of 56%, compared to the Lightning's 44%."
For a closer look at Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Lightning vs. Panthers predictions page.
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Lightning vs. Lightning Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Lightning and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 56% chance of beating the Lightning.
According to our model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going over.
Lightning vs. Panthers Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Lightning | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-190) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +126 | -145 |
| Total | o5.5 (-118) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Lightning vs. Panthers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Lightning vs. Panthers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Lightning vs. Panthers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Florida's Carter Verhaeghe is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Verhaeghe a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 37.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | 6.7% |
| Brayden Point | 6.7% |
| Brandon Hagel | 6.4% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Carter Verhaeghe | 7.9% |
| Sam Reinhart | 7.2% |
| Sam Bennett | 5.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Tampa Bay Lightning
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brayden Point | 35.5% |
| Brandon Hagel | 33.9% |
| Nikita Kucherov | 33.8% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 38.1% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 37.9% |
| Sam Bennett | 27.9% |
Lightning vs. Panthers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's action between the Panthers and Lightning at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Dimers.com's comprehensive preview of Monday's Lightning vs. Panthers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Tampa Bay vs. Florida picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Lightning on Monday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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