Lightning vs Hurricanes NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 20

The Saturday slate in the NHL includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Carolina Hurricanes.

Before you place your bet on this game at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NHL moneyline insights you need to know.

Lightning vs Hurricanes Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (18-13-3) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (22-9-3)
• Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena -- Tampa, Florida
• Coverage: ESPN+

Lightning vs Hurricanes Odds

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Lightning vs Hurricanes Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

• Prediction: Lightning win (50.8%)

Lightning vs Hurricanes Puck Line

• The Lightning are favored by 1.5 goals. The Lightning are +205 to cover the spread, with the Hurricanes being -260.

Lightning vs Hurricanes Over/Under

• Lightning versus Hurricanes on Dec. 20 has an over/under of 5.5 goals, with the over -106 and the under -114.

Lightning vs Hurricanes Moneyline

• The moneyline numbers for Lightning vs. Hurricanes reveal Tampa Bay as the favorite (-122) and Carolina as the underdog (+102) on the road.

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