The Panthers will play the Lightning on Monday, December 15th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. 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
The Florida Panthers will be taking on the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday, December 15th, 2025 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2025-26 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2025-26 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Florida Panthers currently have a 91.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Lightning head into this game with a 95.67 power ranking.
- Away Florida Panthers - With the NHL season now underway, the Florida Panthers have a 6-7-0 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. The Florida Panthers now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning possess a 8-7-0 record as a home team. That record ranks them 5th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Florida Panthers rank 12th (98) for goals scored in the 2025-26 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Tampa Bay Lightning, currently rank 8th (104) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Florida Panthers rank 10th (99) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Tampa Bay Lightning have given up 83 goals this season, ranking them 20th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Florida Panthers have a 1-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Tampa Bay Lightning owning a 0-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Florida Panthers have a 16-13-2 record and the Tampa Bay Lightning hold a 18-11-3 so far in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Florida Panthers shall face the Tampa Bay Lightning...
...on Monday, December 15th in a clash of titans in the NHL.
The Panthers come in with a 16-13-2 record, while the Lightning boast an 18-11-3 standing.
Analyze the odds before game begins and see this game's prop bets below.
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Best Panthers at Lightning Odds
| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Florida Panthers | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Florida Panthers are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +195 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Florida Panthers are +1.5 -235 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Panthers
Lightning
12/15/25 7:08pm EST | +100-120 |
- Florida Panthers bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Florida Panthers is 50%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 54.55%.
Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning Prop Bets
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Panthers
Lightning
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/15/25 7:08pm EST | Yes -165No +125Bet |
Panthers
Total Goals
FLA at TBL 12/15/25 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1023 u -135Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
FLA at TBL 12/15/25 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1203 u -115Bet |
Brad Marchand
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at TBL 12/15/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Brandon Hagel
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at TBL 12/15/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Jake Guentzel
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at TBL 12/15/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Nikita Kucherov
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at TBL 12/15/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Sam Reinhart
To Score 3 Goals
FLA at TBL 12/15/25 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | 36 | 20 | 13 | 3 | 0.556 | 43 | 20 | 117 | 95 | +22.0 | 10-9-0 | 10-4-3 | 0-1 | 4-5-1 | W2 |
| Florida Panthers | 36 | 20 | 14 | 2 | 0.556 | 42 | 18 | 117 | 114 | +3.0 | 12-7-2 | 8-7-0 | 2-1 | 8-2-0 | W1 |
Florida Panthers & 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.
Florida Panthers Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Panthers | +900 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +800 Bet |
Florida Panthers & Tampa Bay Lightning Team Pages
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How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Florida Panthers 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 Monday, December 15th, 2025 at 7:08 pm EST, 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 Florida Panthers vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Florida Panthers 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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