Lightning vs. Flyers Predictions and Odds - Nov 18, 2021

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00 PM EST as the Tampa Bay Lightning square off with the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center.

Dimers' free betting picks for Lightning vs. Flyers, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who will win Lightning vs. Flyers?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Lightning-Flyers game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 56% chance of beating the Flyers.

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Lightning vs. Flyers Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Flyers are +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -233 at Caesars Sportsbook the best odds available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at +210.

PointsBet has the best moneyline odds for the Flyers at +115, which means you can bet $100 to profit $115, earning a total payout of $215, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with PointsBet, which has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out all the legal sportbooks available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Flyers (+1.5) are a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Over.

Best Bets for Lightning vs. Flyers

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 at +210 with FanDuel Sportsbook (2.2% edge)
• Moneyline: Lightning Win at -125 with BetMGM (56% probability)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at -105 with PointsBet (53% probability)

Even though the Flyers are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

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Lightning vs. Flyers Full Coverage

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Lightning-Flyers matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest ahead of Lightning vs. Flyers on Thursday November 18, 2021.

Lightning vs. Flyers 2021 Game Info

When do the Flyers play the Lightning?

• Date: Thursday November 18, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: Wells Fargo Center

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