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Last Updated Aug 30, 2021, 9:44 AM
The Panthers have had Tampa Bay's number all season long, including the prior two meetings. However, Tampa Bay is due for a win which makes this Game 1 a bit more unpredictable. Florida has momentum and the record against Tampa Bay, but the Lightning are due to break their losing streak - which is currently three games long.
Therefore, the best bet might be in a different market. The goal total has failed to go OVER in three of the last four meetings. However, the winning team has scored five goals in three of the last five meetings. Also, Tampa Bay has gone OVER the goal total in four of the last five games played on a Sunday.
Florida has seen at least one team score four or more goals in 12 straight games, while the combined O/U for both clubs slightly favors the goal total going OVER by four games. If the goal total scares you, stick to the goal-scoring prop bet as a winner bet should either be with the underdog that has won seven straight or left for Game 2.
Tampa Bay Lightning: 37-17-3 SU, 24-32 ATS, 27-26-3 O/U
Florida Panthers: 37-14-5 SU, 27-29 ATS, 27-24-5 O/U
Tampa Bay has lost -$487 when playing away from Amalie Arena. Despite this, the Lightning hold a 15-10-3 record when playing on the road. The Panthers are money at home, winning bettors $900 when playing in Sunrise, Florida during the regular season. Florida is 20-5-3 when playing at home this season.
Florida has won three straight games against Tampa Bay, covering the puck line in four straight as well. The winning team has scored four or more goals in four of the last five meetings.
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