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Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
The division rival Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Amalie Arena.
Oddsmakers opened the Lightning as -145-moneyline favorites versus the Panthers, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 5-2 winner as they battled the Predators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Lightning at -169 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Florida was a 5-1 winner in its last match at home against the Red Wings. They won as favorites, while the total score of 6 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Florida:
Team record: 13-10-4 SU
Florida is 8-17 ATS in its last 25 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Florida's last 12 games
Florida is 4-17 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Tampa Bay:
Team record: 16-9-1 SU
Tampa Bay is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Tampa Bay is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games
Tampa Bay is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games at home
Next up:
Florida home to Seattle Sunday, December 11
Tampa Bay home to Seattle Tuesday, December 13