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Feb 26, 2026 7:00 PM EST
TB 4 vs CAR 5
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Carolina Hurricanes Picks
Updated:Feb 26, 2026 1:15 AM EST
The upcoming NHL showdown on February 26, 2026, features the Tampa Bay Lightning visiting the Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. This exciting regular-season game is broadcast on ESPN+, FDSso, and The Spot, offering fans multiple ways to catch the action live. Our expert picks suggest a competitive game with Tampa Bay Lightning edging out Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on the moneyline.
When analyzing key stats, Tampa Bay boasts a superior powerplay percentage of 57.5% compared to Carolina's 42.5%, indicating a more effective offense during man-advantage situations. Carolina, however, has a penalty kill percentage advantage, which could help them neutralize Tampa Bay's powerplays. Both teams have strong 5-on-5 percentages, making this a tightly contested match.
Our prediction model has proven profitable over the last 10 NHL games, with a hit rate of 68.3% on moneyline bets, showcasing a strong expected value (EV) of 15.1% favoring Tampa Bay. Bettors can leverage these insights and our picks to make smart betting decisions. For more in-depth analysis and NHL betting tips, visit our NHL picks and predictions page.
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UPCOMING GAME PREDICTION
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CONSENSUS LINE
125
PROJECTION
CAR (3) - TB (4)
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EXPECTED VALUE
+13.1%
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SEASON COVER %
38/56
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 Philadelphia 45-3975% -112Bet105 | |||||||
 Minnesota 47-3782% -122BetOnline | |||||||
 Edmonton 42-41100% -178Bet105 | |||||||
 Boston 44-38-2100% -106Heritage | |||||||
 Ottawa 44-40- -119Heritage | |||||||
 Los Angeles 34-49-1- +138Bet105 | |||||||
 Montreal 48-35-1- +103Heritage | |||||||
 Utah 44-40- +102Bet105 |
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