The Montreal Canadiens are struggling to the season’s finish line, while the Tampa Bay Lightning are gearing up for another Stanley Cup chase. While both teams are coming off losses and are at opposite ends of the NHL standings, the Lightning are poised to sweep the season series against the Canadiens tonight.
We’ll review the stats, trends, and odds before making our Lightning vs Canadiens picks and final score NHL predictions today.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Odds
Before we make our Lightning vs Canadiens picks, we need to review the NHL odds.
As expected, the moneyline Montreal Canadiens odds are as the huge underdog, listed between +210 and +225. Tampa Bay is listed between -260 and -280.
The Lightning are listed at -1.5 on the puck line spread, with odds between -105 and -118. The Canadiens are listed at +1.5, with odds from -110 to -115. Montreal has a 38-32 ats record, while Tampa Bay has a 33-39 ats record.
The total goals line is listed at 6.5, with the over listed between -114 and -127, while the under is listed at -105. Lightning has a 36-30-5 over/under record, while Montreal is 33-33-4 over/under.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Information
Tampa Bay Lightning (42-23-6) vs Montreal Canadiens (27-37-6)
Location of the Game: Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, 7:00 p.m. ET.
How to Watch: NHLPP | ESPN+ | RDS | TSN2 | Bally Sports Sun
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Analysis
This Lightning vs Canadiens game on the NHL schedule today is the final matchup this season.
The Lightning have won the three previous NHL matchups: 5-1 on December 17th, 4-1 on December 28th, and 5-3 on March 18th.
Tampa Bay Lightning Performance Recap and Analysis
When making your Lightning vs Canadiens picks, keep in mind that Tampa Bay has won three of the last five games but is 5-5 in the last ten. Tampa Bay has a 6-3-1 over/under record in the last ten.
In NHL offensive stats, the Lightning average 3.5 goals per game, while the powerplay converts at 25.3%. They also give up 3.0 goals per game, while the penalty kill operates at 79.6%.
Nikita Kucherov leads the Tampa Bay Lightning stats with 100 points (28 goals, 72 assists). We expect Andrei Vasilevskiy (31-18-4, 2.70 GAA, .914 SV%) to get the start for Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Lightning Key Injuries
There are no notable injuries for the Lightning.
Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Trends to Know
Tampa Bay is 5-1 in the last six meetings in Montreal and 21-5 in the previous 26 overall.
Montreal Canadiens Performance Recap and Analysis
The Montreal Canadiens have a 1-9 record in the last ten games and a 7-3 over/under record.
The Canadiens’ offensive NHL stats are terrible: Montreal averages 2.8 goals per game, while the powerplay converts at 16.6%. They also give up 3.7 goals per game, while the penalty kill operates at 72.3%.
Nick Suzuki leads Montreal in NHL player stats with 53 points (21 goals, 32 assists). We expect Jake Allen (14-23-3, 3.56 GAA, .892 SV%) to get the start for the Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens Key Injuries
The Canadiens NHL injury report is very long, but left-winger Jonathan Drouin and defenceman Kaiden Guhle are listed as questionable.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends to Know
The over is 4-0 in the last four games and 6-1 in the Canadiens’ last seven games against teams with a winning record.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Betting Picks
Moneyline: The favorite, Tampa Bay, is 22-4 in the last 26 matchups. Take the Lightning to complete the season series sweep.
Spread: Tampa Bay has covered the spread in each victory this season. Take the Lightning -1.5.
Over/Under Total: The over is 3-1-1 in the last five meetings. We’re taking the over as one of our NHL picks.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens Score Predictions
- NHL Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning 5 – Montreal Canadiens 2
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