FLA Panthers vs TB Lightning Prediction: The home team will be stronger

Prediction for the NHL match which will take place on April 21. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

FLA Panthers

Florida had an outstanding regular season. The Panthers were extremely confident in all 82 games, and as a result finished first in the Atlantic Division standings and third in the East. The team ended up with a solid 110 points. On the eve of the playoffs, Florida has kept its momentum going - they have a streak of four straight wins, two of which were shutouts. The day before, they beat Toronto 5:2.

TB Lightning

There are questions about Tampa Bay's regular season. Obviously, with a roster like this, the Lightning could have achieved much more solid results. However, the team finished in fourth position in the Atlantic Division standings and sixth in the Eastern Conference standings. They managed to score 98 points. Moreover, on the eve of the playoffs, Tampa Bay lost three of their previous four games, and in the last one they beat Toronto (6:4).

Expert Betting Tips

There is a reason why analysts of bookmaker companies consider Florida to be the favorite in the first game of the series. After all, the Panthers were noticeably more powerful than the Lightning during the regular season, allowing far fewer misfires. And on the eve of the playoffs, Florida is on a great run, consistently scoring points, winning and conceding very few. That can't be said about the Lightning. So as the main bet we offer the final victory of the home team (including overtime).