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Tampa Bay vs Florida: NHL Match Prediction
On October 3, Tampa Bay will return to their home arena, aiming to capitalize on the advantages of playing on familiar turf. The Lightning will host the reigning Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, who have struggled in their preseason performance so far. The teams have faced off twice already, with Tampa Bay claiming victory in both encounters. How will the upcoming matchup unfold? Read on for our predictions and betting insights.
Command Analysis
Tampa Bay Lightning
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Tampa Bay opened the preseason with two home games, yielding mixed results. The team did not field its best lineup, first losing to Carolina 1-2, followed by a high-scoring win against Florida, finishing 8-7 in one of their most thrilling matchups. Forward Reddish stood out, scoring twice and providing three assists.
On the road, the Lightning faced a heavy defeat against Nashville, losing 0-6 without scoring. Goaltender Johansson struggled, stopping only 82% of the shots he faced. The Lightning aimed to bounce back in front of their fans in the rematch against the Panthers, showcasing their star players and claiming victory 3-1. Forward Groshev from the farm team shone brightly, contributing two points.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Tampa Bay averages three goals per game
- Tampa Bay averages 28 shots per game
Florida Panthers
USACurrent Form
After a strong start by Florida in the preseason and two wins against Nashville, the team began facing challenges. The Panthers suffered two defeats to Tampa Bay with scores of 8-7 and 3-1, and also took a heavy loss to Carolina with a score of 8-2. Their only victory post-Predators came against the Hurricanes in a thrilling overtime game, finishing 5-4.
So far, the team's main issue has been its weak defensive play, which is not typical for them. The goalies have often struggled to provide support and have not been performing well, leading to these disappointing results.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Florida averages 4.1 goals allowed per game
- The Panthers average 13.5 minutes of penalty time per game
Trends
Bet First Goal: «Florida»
In four out of six meetings, «Florida» scored first
1.98Bet Goal in Every Period – Yes
In four out of five encounters, both teams scored in every period
1.35Tip and bets
The Tampa Bay Lightning have demonstrated their superiority over the Florida Panthers twice already, using different lineups each time. In the upcoming match, the Lightning will be back on home ice, where the support of their fans gives them a strong chance to secure a third consecutive win. Indeed, the Panthers are currently struggling, particularly in their defensive line, which will be crucial in the matchup against the Lightning. Therefore, we recommend placing another bet on the home team’s victory.
Our prediction is a Tampa Bay win at 2.16
Total Bet
In the upcoming match, both teams are expected to deliver a high-scoring performance as they will not hold back defensively and will aim to fully showcase their attacking capabilities. Considering Florida's defensive struggles, we recommend choosing the over total bet.
Prediction – over 6.5 goals at 1.78
First Period Outcome Bet
Tampa Bay is anticipated to assert its dominance from the outset on home ice, applying significant pressure on Florida, which will help them gain an advantage in the opening period.
Prediction – Tampa Bay to win the first period at 2.52
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