Canadiens vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Apr 2, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM EDT.

Dimers' top betting picks for Canadiens vs. Lightning, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Canadiens vs. Lightning?

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Canadiens-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 71% chance of beating the Canadiens.

MORE: Canadiens vs. Lightning Simulated 10K Times

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at +105.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -295. That means you can risk $295 to win $100, for a total payout of $395, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +255, where you can bet $100 to profit $255, earning a total payout of $355, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 55% chance of going Under.

MORE: Live Win Probabilities for All Major Sports

Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ +105 via BetMGM (52% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +255 via PointsBet (0.7% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 @ -110 via FanDuel Sportsbook (55% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Probabilities

Use our widget below to view up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Montreal vs. Tampa Bay, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Canadiens-Lightning matchup, including pre-game predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Lightning? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Lightning.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Stamkos an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 42.8% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 7.2% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 5.1% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.8% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.5% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 4.2% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 8.6% probability
• Brayden Point: 7.4% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.4% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.4% probability
• Ross Colton: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 34.7% probability
• Josh Anderson: 27.4% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 26.5% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 24.0% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 21.7% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 42.8% probability
• Brayden Point: 38.6% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 36.6% probability
• Alex Killorn: 24.8% probability
• Ross Colton: 22.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before Canadiens vs. Lightning on Saturday April 2, 2022.

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Canadiens vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

When do the Lightning play the Canadiens?

• Date: Saturday April 2, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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