{"id":27920,"date":"2025-02-28T02:19:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T01:19:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/?p=27920"},"modified":"2025-02-28T02:19:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T01:19:12","slug":"nhl-expert-picks-flames-vs-lightning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/nhl-expert-picks-flames-vs-lightning\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Expert Picks: Flames VS Lightning\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Calgary Flames face the Tampa Bay Lightning in what should be an exciting NHL matchup on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Read our preview for the  Flames VS Lightning match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The match is scheduled for 07:00 PM EST at the Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Match Plug provides the latest analysis and odds for the <strong>Flames VS Lightning <\/strong>game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Betting Preview for Flames VS Lightning\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Venue<\/strong>: Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date<\/strong>: 27th February, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong>: 07:00 PM EST<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teams to play<\/strong>: Flames VS Lightning\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Odds as provided by <a href=\"\">1XBet<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Betting On The Flames<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1XBet Spread: +1.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1XBet Moneyline: 3.725<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1XBet Over\/Under: Under 5.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Calgary Flames are fighting to stay in the Stanley Cup playoff race, earning points in their last three games. While a win against struggling San Jose (3-2) was expected, their impressive 3-1 victory over Washington stood out, making them the first team in 2025 to take two points from the Capitals at home. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Head coach Ryan Huska\u2019s squad will be looking to build on this momentum as they push toward their postseason goals, but consistency will be key moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Betting On Lightning\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1XBet Spread: -1.5<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1XBet Moneyline: 1.802<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1XBet Over\/Under: Over 5.5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>John Cooper&#8217;s squad is staying strong even after the February break, extending their winning streak to six games. Instead of overpowering opponents, they\u2019ve taken a more controlled approach, securing solid wins like 4-1 victories over both Seattle and Edmonton. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now sitting fourth in the East, Tampa Bay is in great form and has the potential to climb even higher, possibly contending for the second seed and home-ice advantage in the playoffs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MatchPlug Prediction For Flames VS Lightning\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With Tampa Bay in top form and riding a six-game winning streak, they have a strong chance to extend their success. Their recent dominant 4-1 wins over Seattle and Edmonton further shows how great they are at dominating games. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With their current momentum and push to climb up the standings, the Lightning are likely to win against the flames on Thursday. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Prediction:<\/strong> Lightning Moneyline<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Calgary Flames face the Tampa Bay Lightning in what should be an exciting NHL matchup on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Read our preview for the Flames VS Lightning match. The match is scheduled for 07:00 PM EST at the Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida. Match Plug provides the latest analysis and odds for the Flames VS Lightning game. Betting Preview for Flames VS Lightning\u00a0 Betting On The Flames The Calgary Flames are fighting to stay in the Stanley Cup playoff race, earning points in their last three games. While a win against struggling San Jose (3-2) was expected, their impressive 3-1 victory over Washington stood out, making them the first team in 2025 to take two points from the Capitals at home. Head coach Ryan Huska\u2019s squad will be looking to build on this momentum as they push toward their postseason goals, but consistency will be key moving forward. Betting On Lightning\u00a0 John Cooper&#8217;s squad is staying strong even after the February break, extending their winning streak to six games. Instead of overpowering opponents, they\u2019ve taken a more controlled approach, securing solid wins like 4-1 victories over both Seattle and Edmonton. Now sitting fourth in the East, Tampa Bay is in great form and has the potential to climb even higher, possibly contending for the second seed and home-ice advantage in the playoffs. MatchPlug Prediction For Flames VS Lightning\u00a0 With Tampa Bay in top form and riding a six-game winning streak, they have a strong chance to extend their success. Their recent dominant 4-1 wins over Seattle and Edmonton further shows how great they are at dominating games. With their current momentum and push to climb up the standings, the Lightning are likely to win against the flames on Thursday. 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