Tampa Bay Lightning Aiming for Victory Against Canadiens in Home Game
However, tonight's game promises to be an exciting one as two teams near the bottom of their division, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning look to improve their
Game outlook
However, tonight's game promises to be an exciting one as two teams near the bottom of their division, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning look to improve their standings with favorable outcomes from the bout. With our best NHL predictions you can look forward to great payouts.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Canadiens +195 | Lightning -230
Spread: Canadiens +1.5 (-125) | Lightning -1.5 (+105)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Tampa Bay will win straight-up is 70%.
Montreal Canadiens
Led by a top line from Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield with 18 goals and 36 assists, the Canadiens are struggling this season. Only three active skaters have scored seven goals or more and the goaltending of Sam Montembeault has been a bright spot with .907 save percentage and 2.86 goals-against average.
Tampa Bay Lightning Analysis
Their offense has been particularly effective with Nikita Kucherov, Steven Stamkos and Brayden Point leading the charge with 55 goals and 76 assists; Brandon Hagel, Nick Paul and Anthony Cirelli have combined for 29 goals and 35 assists; and Victor Hedman and Mikhail Sergachev have added seven goals and 46 assists from the point. Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy' 2.78 goals-against average and .907 save percentage shows their defensive struggles, however, due to Nicklaus Perbix and Victor Hedman combining for 3.3 defensive points shares The Tampa Bay Lightning have been performing well offensively, with strong contributions from their top two lines with a combined 55 goals and 76 assists. Brandon Hagel, Nick Paul and Anthony Cirelli have added to the offensive potential with 29 goals and 35 assists. Victor Hedman and Mikhail Sergachev have provided valuable support from the point with seven goals and 46 assists. However, the defense is struggling, allowing opponents open shots on goal and giving up 3.42 points per game. Nicklaus Perbix and Victor Hedman have been able to contribute defensively with 3.3 defensive point shares, while the performance of goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has been commendable at .907 save percentage and 2.78 goals-against average. The Lightning have a 17-15-5 record and are 12th for offense and 25th for defense.