Tampa Bay Lightning vs Philadelphia Flyers closing odds
USA - NHL, 5 October 2026 | Full time 4 - 1 | 151 bookmakers at the close
Match result
| Bookmaker | Tampa Bay Lightning | Draw | Philadelphia Flyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12bet | 1.400 | 2.786 | |
| 888Sport | 1.44 | 2.75 | |
| AdmiralBet IT | 1.40 | 2.65 | |
| ATG SE | 1.46 | 2.90 | |
| Bally Bet | 1.44 | 2.85 | |
| BC.Game | 1.44 | 2.72 | |
| Bet.bg | 1.45 | 2.90 | |
| Bet105 | 1.45 | 2.96 | |
| Bet365 | 1.45 | 2.80 | |
| Bet7k | 1.46 | 2.72 | |
| Bet9ja | 1.43 | 2.75 | |
| Betano | 1.45 | 2.72 | |
| Betano BR | 1.42 | 2.80 | |
| Betano CZ | 1.75 | 4.30 | 3.90 |
| Betano DK | 1.42 | 2.80 | |
| Betano PT | 1.42 | 2.60 | |
| Betclic FR | 1.40 | 2.52 | |
| Betclic PL | 1.38 | 2.55 | |
| Betfair Exchange | 1.47 | 3.05 | |
| Betfair Sportsbook | 1.42 | 3 | |
| Betfast | 1.76 | 4.52 | 3.98 |
| Betinia DK | 1.50 | 2.65 | |
| BetMGM | 1.44 | 2.85 | |
| BetMGM BR | 1.42 | 2.85 | |
| BetMGM UK | 1.42 | 2.85 | |
| BetOnline.ag | 1.46 | 2.90 | |
| Betoro DK | 1.44 | 2.85 | |
| BetParx | 1.44 | 2.85 | |
| Betsafe | 1.44 | 2.80 | |
| Betsson | 1.45 | 2.76 | |
| BetUK | 1.42 | 2.85 | |
| BetVictor | 1.45 | 2.88 | |
| Betway | 1.425 | 2.850 | |
| Blaze | 1.44 | 2.72 | |
| BoyleSports | 1.444 | 2.750 | |
| Bwin DE | 1.44 | 2.85 | |
| Bwin ES | 1.44 | 2.85 | |
| Bwin FR | 1.34 | 2.45 | |
| Bwin IT | 1.40 | 2.70 | |
| Caesars | 1.46 | 2.83 | |
| Casa de Apostas | 1.38 | 3.00 | |
| Casa Pariurilor | 1.44 | 2.80 | |
| Circa | 1.46 | 2.92 | |
| CloudBet | 1.44 | 2.95 | |
| Codere CO | 1.42 | 2.65 | |
| Codere ES | 1.42 | 2.65 | |
| ComeOn | 1.44 | 2.80 | |
| Coolbet | 1.44 | 2.90 | |
| Coral | 1.44 | 2.87 | |
| DanskeSpil | 1.43 | 2.85 | |
| Dexsport | 1.44 | 2.76 | |
| DraftKings | 1.45 | 2.80 | |
| Duel | 1.47 | 2.84 | |
| Expekt SE | 1.42 | 2.85 | |
| Fanatics | 1.44 | 2.85 | |
| FanDuel | 1.417 | 2.950 | |
| Fliff | 1.43 | 2.85 | |
| Gamdom | 1.70 | 4.45 | 3.95 |
| GetLucky DK | 1.41 | 2.75 | |
| GG.bet | 1.39 | 2.87 | |
| Hard Rock | 1.43 | 2.80 | |
| Highbet | 1.40 | 2.80 | |
| Icebet | 1.47 | 2.76 | |
| Interwetten | 1.45 | 2.70 | |
| Kalshi | 1.47 | 3.03 | |
| Kambi | 1.44 | 2.88 | |
| Ladbrokes | 1.44 | 2.87 | |
| LeoVegas | 1.40 | 2.75 | |
| LeoVegas ES | 1.32 | 2.60 | |
| Luckia ES | 1.45 | 2.84 | |
| M88 | 1.390 | 2.750 | |
| MrBit BA | 1.43 | 2.90 | |
| MrBit BG | 1.50 | 2.65 | |
| MrBit RO | 1.45 | 2.80 | |
| MrBit RS | 1.45 | 2.80 | |
| MrGreen | 1.44 | 2.75 | |
| Napoleon Sports BE | 1.44 | 2.77 | |
| NetBet | 1.36 | 2.67 | |
| NordicBet | 1.44 | 2.80 | |
| NordicBet DK | 1.44 | 2.80 | |
| Norsk Tipping | 1.42 | 2.70 | |
| Novibet | 1.400 | 2.850 | |
| Novibet GR | 1.400 | 2.850 | |
| NoVig | 1.49 | 2.98 | |
| ON Sharp | 1.443 | 3.059 | |
| Paddy Power | 1.42 | 3.00 | |
| paf | 1.450 | 2.850 | |
| PAF ES | 1.450 | 2.850 | |
| Pamestoixima | 1.42 | 2.75 | |
| Pinnacle | 1.452 | 2.960 | |
| PMU | 1.35 | 2.63 | |
| PointsBet AU | 1.42 | 2.90 | |
| PokerStars ES | 1.36 | 2.88 | |
| PokerStars FR | 1.32 | 2.80 | |
| PokerStars IT | 1.40 | 2.75 | |
| Polymarket | 1.493 | 2.941 | |
| Predict.fun | 1.49 | 2.94 | |
| ProphetX | 1.48 | 3.00 | |
| Quickcasino DK | 1.43 | 2.90 | |
| Quickcasino SE | 1.45 | 2.80 | |
| Quigioco IT | 1.41 | 2.67 | |
| QuinnBet | 1.444 | 2.8 | |
| Rabona | 1.50 | 2.65 | |
| Retabet ES | 1.43 | 2.82 | |
| Rivalo BR | 1.40 | 2.70 | |
| Rollbit | 1.43 | 2.76 | |
| Roobet | 1.45 | 2.76 | |
| RushBet CO | 1.45 | 2.85 | |
| Sbobet | 1.400 | 2.850 | |
| Sisal IT | 1.40 | 2.75 | |
| Skybet | 1.4 | 2.75 | |
| SportingBet | 1.44 | 2.85 | |
| SportyBet | 1.45 | 2.85 | |
| Stake | 1.44 | 2.8 | |
| Stanleybet IT | 1.41 | 2.70 | |
| Starcasino BE | 1.44 | 2.85 | |
| Stoiximan | 1.45 | 2.72 | |
| STS PL | 1.36 | 3.15 | |
| Superbet RO | 1.44 | 2.77 | |
| SvenskaSpel | 1.46 | 2.88 | |
| Swiper DK | 1.42 | 2.80 | |
| Synottip | 1.77 | 4.36 | 4.09 |
| TAB AU | 1.75 | 4.20 | 3.60 |
| theScore Bet | 1.44 | 2.90 | |
| TippmixPRO | 1.450 | 2.800 | |
| Tipsport.cz | 1.43 | 2.84 | |
| Unibet BE | 1.44 | 2.88 | |
| Unibet DK | 1.45 | 2.85 | |
| Unibet SE | 1.45 | 2.85 | |
| Unibet UK | 1.45 | 2.80 | |
| UnionBet | 1.50 | 2.65 | |
| Vave | 1.42 | 2.85 | |
| Vbet | 1.40 | 2.80 | |
| Vbet DK | 1.41 | 2.86 | |
| Vegas HU | 1.45 | 2.80 | |
| Veikkaus | 1.44 | 2.80 | |
| Virgin Bet | 1.45 | 2.85 | |
| William Hill | 1.44 | 2.75 |
Spread, main line per bookmaker
| Bookmaker | Line | Tampa Bay Lightning | Philadelphia Flyers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12bet | -1.5 | 2.020 | 1.730 |
| 1xbet | -1 | 1.875 | 1.925 |
| 22Bet | -1 | 1.875 | 1.925 |
| 888Sport IT | -1.5 | 2.20 | 1.66 |
| AdmiralBet IT | -1.5 | 2.00 | 1.68 |
| ATG SE | -1.5 | 2.23 | 1.68 |
| Bally Bet | -1.5 | 2.23 | 1.66 |
| Bet.bg | -1.5 | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Bet105 | -1.5 | 2.14 | 1.78 |
| Bet365 | -1.5 | 2.15 | 1.74 |
| Bet7k | -1.5 | 2.22 | 1.69 |
| Bet9ja | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.73 |
| Betano | -1.5 | 2.15 | 1.72 |
| Betano BR | -1.5 | 2.07 | 1.75 |
| Betano CZ | -1.5 | 2.15 | 1.72 |
| Betano DK | -1.5 | 2.07 | 1.75 |
| Betano PT | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.65 |
| Betcenter BE | -0.5 | 1.73 | 1.77 |
| Betfair Exchange | -1.5 | 2.17 | 1.81 |
| Betfan PL | -1.5 | 2.050 | 1.700 |
| Betfast | -1.5 | 2.12 | 1.76 |
| Betinia DK | -1.5 | 2.35 | 1.63 |
| BetMGM | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.77 |
| BetMGM BR | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.75 |
| BetMGM UK | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.75 |
| BetOnline.ag | -1.5 | 2.15 | 1.74 |
| Betoro DK | -1.5 | 2.25 | 1.67 |
| BetParx | -1.5 | 2.23 | 1.66 |
| Betsafe | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.75 |
| Betsson | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.75 |
| BetUK | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.75 |
| BETX CZ | -1.5 | 2.07 | 1.73 |
| Blaze | -1.5 | 2.22 | 1.63 |
| Bwin DE | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.77 |
| Bwin ES | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.77 |
| Caesars | -1.5 | 2.12 | 1.76 |
| Casa de Apostas | -1.5 | 2.07 | 1.73 |
| Casa Pariurilor | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.73 |
| CASHPOINT | -0.5 | 1.73 | 1.77 |
| Circa | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.78 |
| CloudBet | -1.5 | 2.13 | 1.77 |
| Codere CO | -1.5 | 2.00 | 1.69 |
| Codere ES | -1.5 | 2.00 | 1.69 |
| ComeOn | -1.5 | 2.09 | 1.75 |
| Coolbet | -1.5 | 2.15 | 1.71 |
| DanskeSpil | -1.5 | 2.15 | 1.68 |
| Dexsport | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.71 |
| DraftKings | -1.5 | 2.14 | 1.74 |
| Duel | -1.5 | 2.30 | 1.68 |
| eFortuna PL | -1.5 | 2.07 | 1.73 |
| Expekt SE | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.75 |
| Fanatics | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.74 |
| FanDuel | -1.5 | 2.040 | 1.781 |
| Fliff | -1.5 | 2.05 | 1.71 |
| Gamdom | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.70 |
| GetLucky DK | -1.5 | 2.05 | 1.72 |
| GG.bet | -1.5 | 2.01 | 1.75 |
| Hard Rock | -1.5 | 2.05 | 1.77 |
| Highbet | -1.5 | 2.03 | 1.73 |
| Icebet | -1.5 | 2.24 | 1.71 |
| Kalshi | -1.5 | 2.22 | 1.79 |
| Kambi | -1.5 | 2.20 | 1.68 |
| LeoVegas | -1.5 | 2.18 | 1.62 |
| LeoVegas ES | -1.5 | 2.00 | 1.53 |
| Luckia ES | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.73 |
| M88 | -1.5 | 2.010 | 1.720 |
| Marathonbet | -1 | 1.90 | 1.91 |
| MrBit BA | -1.5 | 2.20 | 1.69 |
| MrBit BG | -1.5 | 2.35 | 1.63 |
| MrBit RO | -1.5 | 2.25 | 1.67 |
| MrBit RS | -1.5 | 2.25 | 1.67 |
| MrGreen | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.73 |
| NetBet | -1.5 | 1.88 | 1.51 |
| NordicBet | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.75 |
| NordicBet DK | -1.5 | 2.08 | 1.75 |
| Norsk Tipping | -0.5 | 1.67 | 1.95 |
| Novibet | -1.5 | 2.100 | 1.700 |
| Novibet GR | -1.5 | 2.100 | 1.700 |
| NoVig | -1.5 | 2.22 | 1.80 |
| ON Sharp | -1.5 | 2.165 | 1.792 |
| paf | -1.5 | 2.230 | 1.650 |
| PAF ES | -1.5 | 2.230 | 1.660 |
| Pinnacle | -1.5 | 2.140 | 1.775 |
| PMU | -1.5 | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| PointsBet AU | -1.5 | 2.15 | 1.74 |
| PokerStars ES | -1.5 | 1.95 | 1.75 |
| PokerStars FR | -1.5 | 1.80 | 1.64 |
| Polymarket | -1.5 | 2.222 | 1.786 |
| ProphetX | -1.5 | 2.17 | 1.79 |
| Quickcasino DK | -1.5 | 2.25 | 1.67 |
| Quickcasino SE | -1.5 | 2.25 | 1.67 |
| QuinnBet | -1.5 | 2.05 | 1.728 |
| Rabona | -1.5 | 2.35 | 1.63 |
| Rivalo BR | -1.5 | 1.95 | 1.65 |
| Rollbit | -1.5 | 2.16 | 1.66 |
| Roobet | -1.5 | 2.24 | 1.65 |
| RushBet CO | -1.5 | 2.20 | 1.67 |
| Sbobet | -1.5 | 2.040 | 1.730 |
| SportingBet | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.77 |
| Stake | -1.5 | 2.09 | 1.75 |
| Starcasino BE | -1.5 | 2.20 | 1.69 |
| Stoiximan | -1.5 | 2.15 | 1.72 |
| STS PL | -1.5 | 2.12 | 1.72 |
| Superbet RO | -1.5 | 2.12 | 1.71 |
| SvenskaSpel | -1.5 | 2.23 | 1.68 |
| Swiper DK | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.60 |
| Synottip | -1.5 | 2.04 | 1.76 |
| TAB AU | -1.5 | 2.05 | 1.72 |
| theScore Bet | -1.5 | 2.20 | 1.69 |
| TippmixPRO | -1 | 2.000 | 2.000 |
| Tipsport.cz | -1 | 1.90 | 1.94 |
| Unibet BE | -1.5 | 2.20 | 1.67 |
| Unibet DK | -1.5 | 2.23 | 1.66 |
| Unibet SE | -1.5 | 2.23 | 1.66 |
| Unibet UK | -1.5 | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| UnionBet | -1.5 | 2.35 | 1.63 |
| Vave | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.70 |
| Vbet | -1.5 | 2.03 | 1.73 |
| Vbet DK | -1.5 | 2.05 | 1.73 |
| Vegas HU | -1.5 | 2.25 | 1.66 |
| Virgin Bet | -1.5 | 2.23 | 1.65 |
| William Hill | -1.5 | 2.10 | 1.73 |
Totals, main line per bookmaker
| Bookmaker | Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12bet | 6 | 1.910 | 1.790 |
| 1xbet | 5.75 | 1.92 | 1.88 |
| 22Bet | 5.5 | 1.775 | 2.04 |
| 888Sport | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| 888Sport IT | 5.5 | 1.89 | 1.91 |
| AdmiralBet IT | 5.5 | 1.72 | 1.97 |
| ATG SE | 5.5 | 1.91 | 1.93 |
| Bally Bet | 5.5 | 1.88 | 1.91 |
| BC.Game | 5.5 | 1.87 | 1.9 |
| Bet.bg | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| Bet105 | 6 | 2.02 | 1.87 |
| Bet365 | 5.5 | 1.76 | 2.10 |
| Bet7k | 5.5 | 1.89 | 1.95 |
| Bet9ja | 5.5 | 1.77 | 2.00 |
| Betano | 5.5 | 1.78 | 2.05 |
| Betano BR | 5.5 | 1.78 | 2.05 |
| Betano CZ | 5.5 | 1.78 | 2.05 |
| Betano DK | 5.5 | 1.78 | 2.05 |
| Betano PT | 5.5 | 1.72 | 1.95 |
| Betcenter BE | 5.5 | 1.75 | 1.96 |
| Betclic FR | 5.5 | 1.64 | 1.85 |
| Betclic PL | 5.5 | 1.71 | 1.95 |
| Betfan PL | 6 | 1.970 | 1.780 |
| Betfast | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.07 |
| Betinia DK | 5.5 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
| BetMGM | 6 | 2.00 | 1.83 |
| BetMGM BR | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| BetMGM UK | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| BetOnline.ag | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.09 |
| Betoro DK | 5.5 | 1.87 | 1.95 |
| BetParx | 5.5 | 1.88 | 1.91 |
| Betsafe | 5.5 | 1.75 | 2.08 |
| Betsson | 5.5 | 1.75 | 2.08 |
| BetUK | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| BetVictor | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.10 |
| BETX CZ | 5.5 | 1.76 | 2.03 |
| Blaze | 5.5 | 1.87 | 1.90 |
| Bwin DE | 6 | 2.00 | 1.83 |
| Bwin ES | 6 | 2.00 | 1.83 |
| Caesars | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| Casa de Apostas | 5.5 | 1.76 | 2.03 |
| Casa Pariurilor | 5.5 | 1.79 | 2.04 |
| CASHPOINT | 5.5 | 1.75 | 1.96 |
| Circa | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| CloudBet | 6 | 2.02 | 1.85 |
| Codere CO | 5.5 | 1.71 | 1.95 |
| Codere ES | 5.5 | 1.71 | 1.95 |
| ComeOn | 6 | 2.00 | 1.82 |
| Coolbet | 6 | 2.00 | 1.82 |
| DanskeSpil | 5.5 | 1.87 | 1.91 |
| Dexsport | 5.5 | 1.80 | 1.99 |
| DraftKings | 5.5 | 1.76 | 2.10 |
| Duel | 5.5 | 1.93 | 1.96 |
| eFortuna PL | 5.5 | 1.76 | 2.01 |
| Expekt SE | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| Fanatics | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| FanDuel | 5.5 | 1.781 | 2.040 |
| Fliff | 5.5 | 1.74 | 2.05 |
| Gamdom | 5.5 | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| GetLucky DK | 6 | 1.96 | 1.79 |
| GG.bet | 7 | 1.83 | 1.91 |
| Goldbet IT | 5.5 | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| Hard Rock | 5.5 | 1.77 | 2.05 |
| Highbet | 6 | 1.91 | 1.79 |
| Icebet | 5.5 | 1.92 | 1.96 |
| iFortuna CZ | 5.5 | 1.78 | 2.05 |
| Kalshi | 5.5 | 1.85 | 2.13 |
| Kambi | 5.5 | 1.89 | 1.91 |
| LeoVegas | 5.5 | 1.87 | 1.89 |
| LeoVegas ES | 5.5 | 1.72 | 1.76 |
| Lottoland | 10.5 | 13.00 | 1.01 |
| Luckia ES | 5.5 | 1.76 | 2.00 |
| M88 | 6 | 1.900 | 1.780 |
| Marathonbet | 5.5 | 1.79 | 2.02 |
| MrBit BA | 5.5 | 1.87 | 1.95 |
| MrBit BG | 5.5 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
| MrBit RO | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| MrBit RS | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| MrGreen | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| NetBet | 5.5 | 1.55 | 1.77 |
| NordicBet | 5.5 | 1.75 | 2.08 |
| NordicBet DK | 5.5 | 1.75 | 2.08 |
| Norsk Tipping | 5.5 | 1.72 | 2.00 |
| NoVig | 5.5 | 1.83 | 2.17 |
| ON Sharp | 6 | 2.050 | 1.879 |
| paf | 5.5 | 1.890 | 1.910 |
| PAF ES | 5.5 | 1.890 | 1.910 |
| Pamestoixima | 5.5 | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| Pinnacle | 6 | 2.030 | 1.862 |
| PMU | 5.5 | 1.71 | 1.73 |
| PokerStars ES | 5.5 | 1.73 | 2.00 |
| PokerStars FR | 5.5 | 1.65 | 1.88 |
| PokerStars IT | 5.5 | 1.72 | 2.00 |
| Polymarket | 5.5 | 1.818 | 2.174 |
| ProphetX | 6 | 2.07 | 1.89 |
| Quickcasino DK | 5.5 | 1.87 | 1.95 |
| Quickcasino SE | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| QuinnBet | 5.5 | 1.75 | 2.05 |
| Rabona | 5.5 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
| Retabet ES | 6 | 1.96 | 1.81 |
| Rivalo BR | 5.5 | 1.75 | 1.95 |
| Rollbit | 5.5 | 1.86 | 1.90 |
| Roobet | 5.5 | 1.89 | 1.92 |
| RushBet CO | 5.5 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| Sbobet | 6 | 1.950 | 1.810 |
| Sisal IT | 5.5 | 1.72 | 2.00 |
| SportingBet | 6 | 2.00 | 1.83 |
| SportyBet | 5.5 | 1.78 | 2.05 |
| Stake | 6 | 2 | 1.82 |
| Starcasino BE | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| Stoiximan | 5.5 | 1.78 | 2.05 |
| STS PL | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Superbet RO | 5.5 | 1.78 | 2.00 |
| SvenskaSpel | 5.5 | 1.90 | 1.94 |
| Swiper DK | 5.5 | 1.80 | 1.85 |
| Synottip | 6 | 2.08 | 1.76 |
| TAB AU | 5.5 | 1.72 | 2.05 |
| theScore Bet | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| Tipico DE | 5.5 | 1.72 | 1.97 |
| TippmixPRO | 5.5 | 1.800 | 2.020 |
| Tipsport.cz | 5.5 | 1.79 | 2.07 |
| Unibet BE | 5.5 | 1.87 | 1.94 |
| Unibet DK | 5.5 | 1.89 | 1.91 |
| Unibet SE | 5.5 | 1.89 | 1.91 |
| Unibet UK | 6 | 2.02 | 1.80 |
| UnionBet | 5.5 | 1.91 | 1.91 |
| Vave | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Vbet | 6 | 1.91 | 1.79 |
| Vbet DK | 6 | 1.96 | 1.82 |
| Vegas HU | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.05 |
| Veikkaus | 6 | 1.95 | 1.78 |
| Virgin Bet | 5.5 | 1.89 | 1.91 |
| William Hill | 5.5 | 1.80 | 2.00 |
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