Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks & Predictions
In a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night, the Lightning (25-16-3) will aim to secure a win as they conclude
Game outlook
In a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night, the Lightning (25-16-3) will aim to secure a win as they conclude the Canadian portion of their road trip. Tampa Bay, coming off a 5-1 victory over Detroit, holds a strong 7-2-1 record in their last 10 games against Montreal. Meanwhile, the Canadiens (23-19-4), fresh off a 5-4 win against New York, lead the three-game series 1-0. The Lightning are the favored team with a -150 opening line, which has remained unchanged. Stay tuned to see who comes out on top in this Lightning vs. Canadiens matchup. Please note that this preview was written prior to Monday's games.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Lightning -150 | Canadiens +130
Spread: Lightning -1.5 (+165) | Canadiens +1.5 (-195)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 60%.
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning have been performing well lately, winning three of their last four games and moving into third place in the Atlantic Division standings. They will look to keep up their momentum and climb higher in the standings with a win over the Canadiens. Tampa Bay averages 3.66 goals per game and has strong offensive players like Nikita Kucherov leading the team in points. The team also has a solid defense, only allowing an average of 2.77 goals per game. Goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy has been impressive, saving 39 of the 40 shots he faced in the last game. However, there are some key players who are questionable for the upcoming game. Overall, Tampa Bay is ranked 1 in offense, 8 in defense, and has a solid record of 7-3 this season.