Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Betting Prediction
PublishedOctober 1, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:October 1, 2025 ,

NHL Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction 9/30

The Florida Panthers will take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in an NHL preseason game. The game is set for Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM. It will be held at the Kia Center and broadcast on SCRI. The Panthers have a record of 2-2-0, while the Lightning stand at 4-0-0.

Panthers vs. Lightning Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Florida Panthers MoneyLine at 100. The Panthers have a decent chance as underdogs with their balanced scoring and a solid away record of 2-2-0 this preseason.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 6.0 at -125. Both teams have been defensively solid, with the Lightning allowing only 2.25 goals per game and the Panthers scoring 2.75 goals per game.

Team Trends

  • The Tampa Bay Lightning have a perfect record of 4-0-0 in this preseason.
  • The Florida Panthers have a balanced record of 2-2-0 in their preseason games.
  • The game will take place at the Kia Center.
  • The Tampa Bay Lightning are playing at home for this game.
  • The game will be broadcast on the TV channel SCRI.

Panthers vs Lightning Preview

The Florida Panthers are set to play against the Tampa Bay Lightning in an NHL preseason game. The game will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game at the Kia Center or tune in on SCRI.

The Panthers have a preseason record of 2-2-0. They have scored 11 goals and allowed 14 goals. The Lightning are unbeaten with a 4-0-0 record. They have scored 14 goals and allowed 9 goals. Both teams will aim to improve their stats in this upcoming game.

 

Lightning’s Offensive Power

The Tampa Bay Lightning have scored 14 goals in the 2026 preseason, averaging 3.5 goals per game. They have a total of 25 assists, which is 6.25 per game. With 90 shots on goal, they are taking 22.5 shots each game.

Power play goals are a strength for the Lightning, with 4 goals in the preseason. They have also been physical, recording 113 hits. This averages out to 28.25 hits per game.

Defensive Standouts

The Lightning have allowed 9 goals against in the preseason, which is 2.25 per game. They have accumulated 67 penalty minutes, translating to 16.75 minutes per game. The team has 46 blocks, averaging 11.5 per game.

However, giveaways have been a concern with 40 total, averaging 10 per game. They have only managed 4 takeaways in the preseason. Faceoffs are close, with 99 won and 102 lost.

Key Players to Watch

Brayden Point is a key player, having scored 42 goals and 40 assists in the 2025 regular season. Nikita Kucherov also stands out with 37 goals and 84 assists. Victor Hedman contributes on defense with 15 goals and 51 assists.

In the preseason, Oliver Bjorkstrand has 1 goal and 2 assists. Zemgus Girgensons has scored 2 goals. These players will be vital in the upcoming games.

 

Panthers’ Preseason Overview

The Florida Panthers scored 11 goals in the 2026 preseason. They averaged 2.75 goals per game and had 11 assists. Their shots on goal total was 101, which is about 25.25 shots each game. Defensively, the Panthers allowed 14 goals, averaging 3.5 goals against per game. They recorded 35 penalty minutes, or 8.75 minutes per game. The team had 27 giveaways and only 3 takeaways. Key players include Brad Marchand with 23 goals and 28 assists in the 2025 regular season. Aleksander Barkov added 20 goals and 51 assists. In the preseason, Jack Studnicka scored 3 goals and 1 assist, while Michael Benning had 3 goals and 1 assist.

Final Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers have shown a balanced scoring approach in the preseason. They have scored 2.75 goals per game. Their away record is solid at 2-2-0. This makes the Panthers a good pick for the MoneyLine at 100. Their ability to perform well away from home adds to their chances against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

For the Over/Under prediction, going with Under 6.0 at -125 seems wise. The Lightning have allowed only 2.25 goals per game. The Panthers have scored 2.75 goals per game. Both teams have shown strong defensive skills. This suggests a low-scoring game is likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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