The Tampa Bay Lightning battle the visiting Montreal Canadiens on Saturday in NHL betting odds action at Amalie Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Tampa Bay Lightning in this one, they were listed as moneyline favorites of -110 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Saturday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Canadiens to win this game 2.9-2.6. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Tampa Bay Lightning are 38-29-9 so far on the season. The Montreal Canadiens, meanwhile, are 44-24-9. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Tampa Bay go 35-34-7 and the Canadiens go 28-34-15 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Montreal injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 25-rated Montreal Canadiens taking on the No. 1-rated Tampa Bay Lightning in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Tampa Bay Lightning No. 13-ranked offense (2.83 goals per game) against a Montreal Canadiens defense that ranks No. 4 at 2.47 goals per game allowed. The Lightning Sportsbook has clicked at a 22.9% rate while the Canadiens have a 80.82% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Montreal was a 6-2 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Panthers. They won as favorites, while the total score of 8 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Tampa Bay was a 5-3 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Red Wings. They won as favorites, while the total score of 8 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Montreal at Florida, Monday, April 3rd
Tampa Bay home to Dallas, Sunday, April 2nd