The Hurricanes will play the Lightning on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
We're now in the back half of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. Face off for the matchup between the Carolina Hurricanes and Tampa Bay Lightning happens on Saturday, March 14th, 2026. Review each team's performance trends and insights below. Finally, recall that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Stacking up as many wins as possible is key to securing an optimal NHL playoffs berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Carolina Hurricanes now have a 97.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Tampa Bay Lightning starting this game with a 97.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes have a 17-9-4 record as an away team. That standing puts them 5th in the league for away team wins. However, the Carolina Hurricanes now rank 9th for away team losses.
- Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The puck drops for the Tampa Bay Lightning with a 20-11-0 record as a home team. That result ranks them 6th in the league for home team wins. But, they now sit at 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - Heading into the second half of the 2025-26 NHL season, the Carolina Hurricanes rank 4th (230) for goals scored. The Tampa Bay Lightning currently rank 5th (229) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals have better defensive players and goalies. The Carolina Hurricanes rank 21st (190) in the league for goals allowed. As for the Tampa Bay Lightning, they've allowed 178 goals this season, resulting in a 25th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A tie following 3 periods of regulation time and overtime mean a shootout will be held to determine the winner. The Carolina Hurricanes have a 5-3 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 4-2 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Carolina Hurricanes have a 41-18-6 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 40-20-4 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Carolina Hurricanes venture to Tampa Bay... to face the Lightning in a battle for playoff seeding. With a 41-18-6 record, the Hurricanes hold a slim lead over... the Lightning's 40-20-4 standing. The stakes could not be higher... as the NHL's best teams jockey for position in the postseason race.
The Hurricanes boast a 0.631 win percentage, tallying 88 points thus far... while the Lightning closely trail with a 0.625 win percentage and 84 points. In this crucial matchup, every goal and every save could make the difference... in securing a coveted higher seed for the playoffs. The intensity will be palpable as these two teams clash on the ice... in a battle that could shape their postseason destinies.
For those eager to get in on the action, the best moneyline, puck line, and goal total lines have been calculated for this matchup... Ready to place a bet on this high-stakes hockey game? Head over to BetRivers or BetMGM... and test your luck on this thrilling showdown. Want to learn more about how to bet on hockey? Visit SportsBetting3.com... and become a master of the art of sports wagering. Don't miss out on this epic clash between two NHL powerhouses!
Best Hurricanes at Lightning Odds
| Underdog Carolina Hurricanes | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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| Underdog Carolina Hurricanes | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Carolina Hurricanes are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +180 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Carolina Hurricanes are +1.5 -220 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hurricanes
Lightning
7:08pm EDT | +110-130 |
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 47.62%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $76.92 at -130 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 56.52%.
Carolina Hurricanes at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Hurricanes
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
7:08pm EDT | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
CAR at TBL 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1103 u -125Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
CAR at TBL 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1453 u +105Bet |
Brandon Hagel
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at TBL 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brayden Point
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at TBL 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Jake Guentzel
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at TBL 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Nikita Kucherov
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at TBL 7:08pm EDT | Yes +4500Bet |
Sebastian Aho
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at TBL 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Seth Jarvis
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at TBL 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Carolina Hurricanes | 65 | 41 | 18 | 6 | 0.631 | 88 | 36 | 230 | 190 | +40.0 | 24-9-2 | 17-9-4 | 5-3 | 7-3-0 | L1 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 64 | 40 | 20 | 4 | 0.625 | 84 | 36 | 229 | 178 | +51.0 | 20-11-0 | 20-9-4 | 4-2 | 4-6-0 | W1 |
Carolina Hurricanes & Tampa Bay Lightning Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +550 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +425 Bet |
Carolina Hurricanes & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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- Calgary Flames vs New York Islanders - 7:08pm EDT
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