The Tampa Bay Lightning (1-0-2) and Montreal Canadiens (2-0-1) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN.
The Lightning are favored by -1.5 on the puck line, with the over/under set at 5.5 (-132o / +108u). The Lightning are a -118 favorite to win outright, while the Canadiens are -102 to pull off the upset.
Let's get into my Lightning vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks.
Lightning vs. Canadiens Odds, Pick
| Lightning Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +205 | 5.5 -132o / 108u | -118 |
| Canadiens Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -260 | 5.5 -132o / 108u | -102 |
Lightning vs. Canadiens Spread: Lightning -1.5 (+205), Canadiens +1.5 (-260)
Lightning vs. Canadiens Over/Under: 5.5 (-132o / +108u)
Lightning vs. Canadiens Moneyline: Lightning -118, Canadiens -102
Lightning vs. Canadiens Preview
By Dana Forden
Including the playoffs, Canadiens right wing Ivan Demidov has been held under this line in 46 of 85 games (54.1%)
It's true that his shot rate has elevated recently. Also, he is at home, and during the first few playoff games, power plays are up, which helps him somewhat, but his track record and a tough opponent like the Lightning make me think there is value on the under.
Best Bet: Ivan Demidov Under 1.5 Shots On Goal (+116, FanDuel)
