The Tampa Bay Lightning (37-23-4) visit the Philadelphia Flyers (27-31-8, losers of five straight) at Wells Fargo Center. The matchup on Thursday, March 13 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup by checking out our pick for who will emerge with the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

During the past 10 games for the Flyers, their offense has totaled 28 goals while their defense has given up 31 (they have a 4-5-1 record in those games). In 22 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with two goals (9.1% success rate).

Lightning vs. Flyers Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Lightning 4, Flyers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Lightning (-180)
Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Flyers (+1.5)

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Lightning Splits and Trends

The Lightning are 37-23-4 overall and 5-4-9 in overtime games.
In the 19 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-8-3 record (good for 19 points).
In the eight games this season the Lightning registered only one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
Tampa Bay finished 0-8-2 in the 10 games this season when it scored two goals (registering two points).
The Lightning have scored three or more goals in 44 games (37-6-1, 75 points).
In the 23 games when Tampa Bay has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 17-6-0 record (34 points).
When it has outshot its opponent, Tampa Bay is 19-13-0 (38 points).
The Lightning have been outshot by opponents in 28 games, going 17-7-4 to record 38 points.

Flyers Splits and Trends

The Flyers have a 10-8-18 record in overtime contests this season and a 27-31-8 overall record.
Philadelphia has earned 23 points (9-5-5) in its 19 games decided by one goal.
Across the 11 games this season the Flyers ended with only one goal, they have earned four points.
Philadelphia has 11 points (4-5-3) when scoring two goals this season.
The Flyers have scored more than two goals 38 times, earning 47 points from those matchups (21-12-5).
This season, Philadelphia has scored a lone power-play goal in 18 games and picked up 22 points with a record of 10-6-2.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Philadelphia is 17-11-4 (38 points).
The Flyers' opponents have had more shots in 33 games. The Flyers finished 9-20-4 in those matchups (22 points).

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