Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning

Mar 11, 2025

Carolina Hurricanes

Carolina Hurricanes
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes Pick – 3/11/2025

The Carolina Hurricanes will host the Tampa Bay Lightning at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM ET. Both teams enter this matchup with identical records of 38 wins, 22 losses, and 4 overtime losses, highlighting the competitive nature of this Eastern Conference clash.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Game Preview

The Hurricanes are currently on a four-game winning streak, most recently defeating the Winnipeg Jets 4-2 at home. In that game, Mark Jankowski netted two goals, while Logan Stankoven and Seth Jarvis also found the back of the net. Carolina will look to extend their streak and secure their first win against Tampa Bay this season, as the Lightning have won the previous two encounters.

The Lightning, on the other hand, are coming off a 4-0 home loss to the Boston Bruins. Despite outshooting Boston 25-24, they couldn't capitalize on their opportunities. Tampa Bay will aim to rebound from this defeat and maintain their strong position in the Atlantic Division.

Betting Insights

  • Moneyline: Carolina Hurricanes -128, Tampa Bay Lightning +106.
  • Puck Line: Hurricanes favored by 1.5 goals, with odds of +186 to cover the spread, while the Lightning are -235.
  • Over/Under: Set at 5.5 goals, with the over at -122 odds and the under at +100.

Key player statistics to consider include Carolina's Seth Jarvis, who leads the team with 25 goals and has been consistent in finding the net this season. For Tampa Bay, Brayden Point has been the top scorer with 32 goals, showcasing his offensive prowess. Additionally, Nikita Kucherov leads the Lightning in assists with 63, contributing significantly to the team's playmaking efforts.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction

Considering the Hurricanes' current form and home-ice advantage, they enter this game as the favorites. However, the Lightning's recent loss may serve as motivation to regain their winning ways. Given the offensive capabilities of both teams, a high-scoring game is anticipated. The over/under is set at 5.5 goals, with the over slightly favored.

Prediction: Carolina Hurricanes 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 3. The Hurricanes are likely to secure a narrow victory, but the Lightning's offensive strength suggests they will keep the game competitive. Bettors may consider wagering on the over for total goals, given the attacking prowess on both sides.

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Consensus

Moneyline Pick Consensus

+111
28% TB
-130
72% CAR

Total Pick Consensus

5.5/-102
27% UN
5.5/-118
73% OV

Puckline Pick Consensus

+1.5/-230
71% TB
-1.5/+190
29% CAR

Stats

  • Team Stats
  • Team Records
  • Goalies
  • Recent Starts
TB
Team Stats
CAR
223
Goals For
204
168
Goals Agst
173
2.86
PP For GM
3.02
.75
PP Goals GM
.56
26.11
PP%
18.65
2.51
PP Agst GM
2.95
.48
PP Agst Goals GM
.47
81.01
PK%
84.13
8.3
PIM GM
7.1
9.2
oPIM GM
7.6
TB
Team Records
CAR
37-22-4
Overall
38-22-4
1-1
Shootout
0-2
4-3
Overtime
5-2
23-8-2
Home
25-7-1
14-14-2
Road
13-15-3
19-12-4
EAS
21-12-3
18-10-0
WES
17-10-1
8-11-0
ATL
7-8-0
11-1-4
MET
14-4-3
7-6-0
CEN
8-7-0
11-4-0
PAC
9-3-1
9-8-4
≤1
12-4-4
23-7-0
≥3
16-10-0
7-3-0
Oct
7-2-0
5-6-2
Nov
9-5-1
8-3-0
Dec
6-6-1
7-8-1
Jan
10-3-2
7-0-1
Feb
2-5-0
3-2-0
Mar
4-1-0
0-0-0
Apr
0-0-0
A. Vasilevskiy
P. Kochetkov
10
GP
6
10
GS
6
6-4-0
W-L-T/O
5-1-0
24
Goals Allowed
15
2.54
GAA
2.51
256
Shots Against
140
.906
SV%
.893
1
SO
0
5
Quality Starts
3
.500
QS%
.500
3
Bad Starts
1
92
Goals All.%
105
2.08
Goals Sv Above Avg
-0.74

A. Vasilevskiy

Date
Opp
W/L
GA
SA
SV
SV%
5/4/22 TOR
Campbell N/A
W5-3 N/A
3
34
31
.912
5/2/22 TOR
Campbell N/A
L0-5 N/A
5
32
27
.844
4/29/22 NYI
Sorokin N/A
W6-4 N/A
4
37
33
.892
4/26/22 CBJ
Merzlikins N/A
W4-1 N/A
1
21
20
.952
4/24/22 FLA
Bobrovsky N/A
W8-4 N/A
4
39
35
.897

P. Kochetkov

Date
Opp
W/L
GA
SA
SV
SV%
5/4/22 BOS
Ullmark N/A
W5-2 N/A
0
6
6
1.000
4/26/22 NYR
Shesterkin N/A
W4-3 N/A
3
34
31
.912
4/24/22 NYI
Varlamov N/A
W5-2 N/A
1
18
17
.944
4/23/22 NJ
Gillies N/A
W3-2 N/A
2
19
17
.895

Odds

  • MoneyLine
  • PuckLine
  • Over/Under
Open
Current
Book
TB CAR
TB CAR
Consensus
+105
-125
+111
-130
+105
-125
+105
-125
+120
-144
+108
-130
+107
-129
+112
-136
+115
-135
+110
-130
+105
-125
+115
-135
Open
Current
Book
TB CAR
TB CAR
Consensus
+1.5 (-227)
-1.5 (+200)
+1.5 (-227)
-1.5 (+186)
+1.5 (-230)
-1.5 (+200)
+1.5 (-230)
-1.5 (+190)
+1.5 (-240)
-1.5 (+164)
+1.5 (-240)
-1.5 (+190)
+1.5 (-225)
-1.5 (+190)
+1.5 (-225)
-1.5 (+180)
+1.5 (-235)
-1.5 (+178)
+1.5 (-235)
-1.5 (+192)
+1.5 (-220)
-1.5 (+190)
+1.5 (-220)
-1.5 (+180)
Open
Current
Book
Over Under
Over Under
Consensus
5.5 (-125)
5.5 (+105)
5.5 (-116)
5.5 (-103)
5.5 (-125)
5.5 (+105)
5.5 (-118)
5.5 (-102)
6.5 (+116)
6.5 (-142)
5.5 (-115)
5.5 (-105)
5.5 (-118)
5.5 (-104)
5.5 (-118)
5.5 (-104)
6.0 (-105)
6.0 (-115)
5.5 (-120)
5.5 (+100)
6.0 (-105)
6.0 (-115)
5.5 (-120)
5.5 (+100)

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