NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions for Friday: Lightning vs. Panthers (2022)
We have a small three-game slate of hockey on Friday with some intriguing matchups as the season continues to get underway. I give out my three best bets for Friday’s NHL slate. And here’s a deeper look at Lightning vs. Panthers.
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Top NHL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Friday (10/21)
Tampa Bay Lightning (-115) @ Florida Panthers (-105) | O/U 6.5 (-130/+110)
We have an intrastate battle between two Atlantic Division teams as the Florida Panthers host the Tampa Bay Lightning to kick off Friday’s slate. These two teams love to play at a fast pace that should lead to a high-shooting, high-scoring affair.
This game script is baked into the total, which is juiced heavily on the over and probably lands at seven by puck drop. We will target one player specifically to go over his shot total, Steven Stamkos.
Stamkos has had a Hart Trophy-caliber start to the season, as he has logged six goals and one assist through the first four games. Recording at least four shots on goal (SOG) in all four of those games, this matchup should be a great opportunity for that trend to continue.
To start the year, Florida is allowing 32 SOG per game. Travis Konecny and David Pastrnak each recorded six or more SOG against Florida over the last two games, and Stamkos will play a role in the offense similar to each of those forwards.
Best Bet: Steven Stamkos Over 3.5 SOG
Best of luck!
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