In this second game there is value for bettors on the over. Tampa Bay had some chances in the first game that they did not capitalize on, and some power plays they didn’t turn into goals. In this second game, the pressure will come from the Lightning to tie the series up so they will press for goals. The Panthers are the better offensive team so expect them to score goals too. Tampa Bay will open up this game from a defensive one to a more offensive game where they will go after the puck and create scoring chances instead of hanging back. They don’t have that luxury in this game. Florida is good enough to answer back on scoring opportunities the Lightning create and this game could see overtime as well. But expect plenty of goals. These are two teams that have played to the over in their last three games. Tampa Bay have played their last four of six games to the Over when they are an underdog.

Best bet: take the Over the Total.