Carolina Hurricanes vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Pick & Prediction – Tuesday, March 11, 2025

The Tampa Bay Lightning (37-22-4) will look to secure their third consecutive win against the Carolina Hurricanes (38-22-4) this season when they face off on Tuesday, March 11, at 7:30 PM ET, at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Hurricanes are slight favorites at home, with a moneyline set at -130 at MyBookie.

Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview

The Lightning recently had their two-game winning streak snapped by the Boston Bruins, suffering a 4-0 shutout. They have gone 3-2 in their last five games, providing some solid momentum heading into this matchup.

Tampa Bay had an opportunity to close the gap even after Boston scored first in the second period. However, their defense struggled, allowing the Bruins to score three additional goals in the third period to extend their lead.

Boston played aggressively, delivering 35 hits compared to the Lightning’s 21. Both teams had nearly identical shot attempts, but the Bruins significantly outperformed the Lightning defensively.

The Lightning are averaging 3.54 goals and 28.9 shots per game, ranking among the best in the league. Their defense has managed to hold opponents to an average of 2.67 goals and 28.7 shots per game, providing a favorable margin of error.

Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview

The Hurricanes are riding a four-game winning streak and bring excellent momentum into this game. Their latest victory came in a 4-2 match against the Winnipeg Jets.

Carolina took a commanding 3-0 lead in the third period before allowing the Jets to score. Mark Jankowski led the team with two goals, and the Hurricanes maintained their lead from early in the game.

The Jets were limited to 22 shots on goal, winning 32 faceoffs for a percentage of 55.2. In contrast, the Hurricanes fired off 27 shots and displayed more offensive accuracy. They had six power play opportunities but only converted one goal.

The Hurricanes’ offense is averaging 31.7 shots and scoring 3.19 goals per game, while their defense allows opponents an average of 25.0 shots and 2.70 goals per game. This margin is also impressive, though not quite as strong as that of the Lightning.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie provides favorable betting odds for the matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Carolina Hurricanes. The Hurricanes have a strong home record of 25-7-1, while the Lightning are facing challenges with a road record of 14-14-2.

The Lightning have won both previous meetings against the Hurricanes, with an average score of 3.5 to 1.5. Their last encounter in January ended as a one-goal game in favor of Tampa Bay. Look for the Hurricanes to find success in this match.

Final Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -130