Lightning vs Panthers NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Feb. 5

The Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Florida Panthers is on the NHL schedule for Thursday.

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

Lightning vs Panthers Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (36-14-4) vs. Florida Panthers (29-24-3)
• Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena -- Tampa, Florida
• Coverage: ESPN+

Lightning vs Panthers Odds

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Lightning vs Panthers Prediction & Pick

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

• Prediction: Lightning win (73.2%)

Lightning vs Panthers Puck Line

• The Lightning are favored by 1.5 goals. The Lightning are +124 to cover the spread, with the Panthers being -152.

Lightning vs Panthers Over/Under

• A combined goal total of 6.5 has been set for Lightning-Panthers on Feb. 5, with the over at +114 and the under at -140.

Lightning vs Panthers Moneyline

• Florida is the underdog, +155 on the moneyline, while Tampa Bay is a -188 favorite at home.

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