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The Florida Panthers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action on Saturday.
Florida have had an inconsistent season so far but have played better lately with three wins in the last four games. They are placed fifth in the Atlantic division with 30 points and will make use of the opportunity to cut the deficit in the standings.
Tampa Bay did well after a few poor results at the start of the season and are placed third in the Eastern Conference Atlantic with 33 points. They will look to get maximum points from the game to stay ahead.
Panthers vs Lightning Odds
Panthers vs Lightning Match Details
Fixture: Panthers vs Lightning
Date & Time: Saturday, December 10, 2022; 4:30 pm ET
Venue: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Panthers vs Lightning Key Stats
Florida has scored well this season with contributions from players like Matthew Tkachuk and Carter Verhaeghe have played a big role in it. Both have scored over 13 goals each and will play a big role in the upcoming game to get the desired results.
Their defense has been a little expensive with over three goals conceded per game this season. The goaltenders will need more from the defensive unit to keep the opposition in check. We can expect changes to have a better impact in the near future.
Tampa Bay have had scored over three goals per game this season with different players involved in their offense. Players like Steven Stamkos have led from the front with 14 goals to his name. He will be an important player along with Nikita Kucherov in the upcoming game as they look to get another win on the trot.
The defense has failed to maintain its advantage with goaltenders failing to make a big impact on the results. There are gaps in their defense that need to be addressed in the near future.
Panthers vs Lightning Betting Prediction
Though Florida have played well, their inconsistency puts them down in this matchup. Their defense is also a little costlier and makes things more difficult for them but will be motivated with a better display in the last game.
While, Tampa Bay have played well at home and are 9-3 in 12 games overall, they have a better defensive setup and which provided them more comfort.
The Panthers, though, can fancy their chances as they come into this game on the back of a big win. They can exploit Tampa Bay's defense and keep it tight at the back to cover the spread in this game.
Prediction : Take, Panthers, ML(+115)
