Panthers vs. Lightning Player Props: Best NHL Prop Bet Picks for Dec. 15
My Panthers vs. Lightning player props for tonight's game at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla. (7 p.m. ET, NHL Network), focus on two Florida players who have awoken after an insipid start to the season.
I've also backed Jake Guentzel to extend his assist streak. The Lightning are the -142 moneyline betting favorite for the contest between Atlantic Division foes, and the picks below are part of the NHL best bets series, offered daily.
🏒 Panthers vs. Lightning player prop bets
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| Player | Prop bet | Best odds | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett, C, Panthers | Over 2.5 shots | +115 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Carter Verhaeghe, C, Panthers | Over 0.5 points | -125 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Jake Guentzel, C, Lightning | Over 0.5 assists | +132 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
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Carter Verhaeghe Over 0.5 points (-125) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Verhaeghe is one of the hottest Panthers, having collected a point in eight of the previous nine games. He has 14 of his 24 points in that stretch, equating to 58% of his point haul in just 30% of the games.
He notched a point in two of the previous three games against the Lightning. His -125 odds seem pricey at first glance, but I reckon it's a steal with how consistent he's been recently. I also backed Verhaeghe in my NHL player props today.
FanDuel's -125 odds imply a 55.56% probability, and a winning $10 bet will profit $8.
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Sam Bennett Over 2.5 shots (+115) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Bennett has finally awoken from his extended slumber. The former No. 4 pick has nine points in the previous six games, which includes a four-point haul against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Dec. 6.
While his prop to notch a point is appealing (-118), I'm more keen on the plus-money odds offered for him to fire at least three shots on goal. Bennett hit the Over on this prop in six of the previous nine games, averaging 3 in that stint.
He's also been productive against the Lightning, with 3 shots or more in four of the last five meetings. Of the best sports betting sites, bet365 has the best price. Its +115 odds will profit $11.50 on a winning $10 bet.
Jake Guentzel Over 0.5 assists (+132) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Guentzel enters the game with four helpers in the last three games. He has 18 in 32 contests this season and three in the previous four head-to-head battles against the Panthers.
The best part about the pick is the +132 odds at bet365, which carry a 43.10% implied probability. Those odds are at the high end of the market, while FanDuel's +124 are at the low end.
If he extends his assist streak to four games, you'll earn a $13.20 profit on a $10 bet.
🚀 Best Panthers vs. Lightning SGP bets
| Parlay bet | Odds (bet365) | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Bennett Over 2.5 shots | +115 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Carter Verhaeghe Over 0.5 points | -132 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Jake Guentzel Over 0.5 assists | +132 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
Best SGP odds: +777 via bet365 ($10 to win $77.68)
📺 How to watch Panthers vs. Lightning
- Date: Monday, Dec. 15
- Puck drop: 7 p.m. ET
- Location: Benchmark International Arena (Tampa, Fla.)
- TV: NHL Network
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