Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Picks & Predictions
Two teams are set to face off in a hockey game in Florida after the holiday break, with Montreal coming off a recent win against Florida and Tampa Bay on a winning streak in
Game outlook
Two teams are set to face off in a hockey game in Florida after the holiday break, with Montreal coming off a recent win against Florida and Tampa Bay on a winning streak in their previous games. The Lightning have dominated recent matchups against the Canadiens, with a strong 8-1-1 record in their last 10 meetings. Although Tampa Bay is favored to win, the final outcome of the game was not available at the time of publication.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Canadiens +220 | Lightning -259
Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (-116) | Lightning -1.5 (-104)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 72%.
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens secured a shutout victory against the Florida Panthers on the road in their last game. Despite being sixth in the Atlantic Division standings, the Canadiens are looking to make up ground and secure a playoff spot. Montreal has struggled defensively, allowing an average of 3.59 goals per game and ranks 30th in the league in goals against. However, they have had success on the power play, converting 22% of their chances. In their latest game, the Canadiens outscored the Panthers 3-0 in the second period to secure the win, with goals from Kirby Dach, Jake Evans, and Cole Caufield. Jakub Doebs made 34 saves in his NHL debut to earn the shutout. Samuel Montembeault is expected to start in goal for the Canadiens in their upcoming game. Montreal is ranked 20th in offense, 29th in defense, and has a record of 6-3 this season.