Hurricanes vs Lightning Prediction, Trends and Betting Odds for Game 3 NHL Playoffs

After taking both games on the road, the Tampa Bay Lightning will now have the opportunity to pull off the sweep on their home ice. However, they must first take this game against the Carolina Hurricanes to position themselves to do so. Will the Hurricanes fight back? This NHL betting preview for the Hurricanes vs Lightning NHL Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 3 of this series.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview and Prediction | NHL Playoffs

NHL Central Division Second Round NHL Playoffs Game 3 (TB leads 2-0)
Carolina Hurricanes (36-12-8, 16-9-3 Away) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (36-17-3, 21-7-0 Home)
Date: Thursday, June 3, 2021
Time: 8 pm EST
Coverage: USA

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NHL Betting Odds

Moneyline: CAR: (+140) | TB: (-168)
Spread: CAR: +1.5 (-200) | TB: -1.5 (+164)
Total: 5.5 – Over: (+116) I Under: (-142)

Hurricanes vs Lightning NHL Betting Trends

• The Hurricanes are 1-4 straight up (SU) in their last five road games.
• The Hurricanes are 2-6 SU in their last eight games against the Lightning.
• The total has hit the under in four of the Lightning’s last five games.
• The Lightning are 4-1 ATS in their last five games.

Hurricanes vs Lightning Prediction

This NHL prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Tampa Bay a 58.1% chance to win Game 3 of this NHL Playoffs matchup.