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Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview & Picks – Panthers To Progress In NHL Playoffs

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29 Apr 2025
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Leigh Copson 29 Apr 2025
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  • Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning picks for Wednesday, April 30
  • NHL Playoff game is taking place at Amalie Arena
  • Preview, predictions, stats & form
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    Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview & Picks
  • Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Florida Panthers Form
  • Tampa Bay Lightning Form

Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Preview & Picks

Florida are backed to seal the series victory with a road win in Tampa.

The Panthers are 2-0 at the Amalie Arena in the 2025 playoffs, and aside from the Game 3 wobble they have been in total control in this series.

  • Florida Panthers are 3-1 in their last 4 visits to Tampa
  • Tampa Bay Lightning are 4-8 in their last 12 games
  • The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 meetings
  • The Over has hit in 5 of Florida’s previous 6 games

Head To Head

  • Florida Panthers lead the all-time series 88-63-29
  • Florida Panthers won 4-2 when the two teams last met on April 28

Florida Panthers Form

Florida head back out on the road with the opportunity to clinch the series following Monday’s win over Tampa Bay.

The Panthers began the playoffs on the road and got off to a dream start as they won both games at the Amalie Arena.

They beat the Lightning 6-2 and 2-0 to give themselves a huge advantage in the series, and the chance to complete a series sweep at home.

Florida passed up on that chance as they lost 5-1 in Game 3, but they rebounded on Monday and took a 3-1 series lead thanks to a 4-2 victory.

The Panthers earned their place in the playoffs by finishing third in the Atlantic Division standings with a 47-31-4 record.

Tampa Bay Lightning Form

Tampa Bay find themselves in a ‘must-win’ situation after suffering a third defeat in the series on Monday night.

The Lighting came into the series with home advantage but made a miserable start as they lost back-to-back games.

They surrendered their advantage with 6-2 and 2-0 defeats to the Panthers, before rallying with a 5-1 road win in Game 3.

Tampa Bay failed to follow that up though, losing 4-2 in Game 4, and that means they are now just one loss away from being eliminated.

The Lightning earned a postseason place by finishing second in the Atlantic Division standings with a 47-27-8 record.

Verdict

Florida are in control of the series and have won a bunch of games in Tampa in recent times.

They have to be considered a hugely appealing underdog so we are taking the Panthers and the plus-money.

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