Lightning vs Panthers Game 1 Prediction, Odds & Picks – 2024 NHL Playoffs

The Battle of Florida Playoff series begins on Sunday afternoon The Game 1 Lightning vs Panthers odds favor the Cats on home ice Read below for Lightning vs Panthers Game 1 prediction, odds and picks The Battle of Florida kicks off the first full day of Stanley Cup action on...

April 17, 2026 • 3:45 AM

The Battle of Florida Playoff series begins on Sunday afternoon

The Game 1 Lightning vs Panthers odds favor the Cats on home ice

Read below for Lightning vs Panthers Game 1 prediction, odds and picks

The Battle of Florida kicks off the first full day of Stanley Cup action on Sunday, April 20th. The NHL Playoff odds favor Paul Maurice’s club to secure the victory in the series’ opening game.

What’s the best bet to make for Florida vs Tampa Bay? Let’s dive into the odds and offer our Game 1 Panthers vs Lightning prediction.

Lightning vs Panthers Game 1 Odds

Team Spread Moneyline Total
TB Lightning +1.5 (+150) +145 Under 5.5 (Even)
FLA Panthers -1.5 (-180) -170 Over 5.5 (-120)

In the Game 1 Lightning vs Panthers odds, the Cats are heavy -170 home favorites, giving them 63% implied win probability.

Lightning vs Panther is the first of four NHL Playoff games on Sunday. Puck drop set for 12:30 pm ET at FLA Live Arena, with ESPN carrying the broadcast.

 

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