Lightning vs. Canadiens Predictions and Odds - Dec 7, 2021

The Montreal Canadiens take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Bell Centre on Tuesday, beginning at 7:00 PM EST.

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

Who will win Lightning vs. Canadiens?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Lightning-Canadiens NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 64% chance of beating the Canadiens.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canadiens are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Lightning, with -140 at PointsBet the best odds available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds on offer at +122.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +200, which means you can bet $100 to profit $200, earning a total payout of $300, if they win.

Elsewhere, BetMGM has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -222, where you can risk $222 to win $100, for a total payout of $322, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which has the best odds for the Over at +110, while BetMGM has the best odds for the Under at -125.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) are a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Lightning vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 at -140 with PointsBet (60% probability)
• Moneyline: Canadiens Win at +200 with DraftKings Sportsbook (2.9% edge)
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at +110 with FanDuel Sportsbook

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 2.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

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

Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit on this occasion, Over 5.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+110) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Lightning vs. Canadiens Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to see the current Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Tampa Bay vs. Montreal, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights before Lightning vs. Canadiens on Tuesday December 7, 2021.

Lightning vs. Canadiens 2021 Game Info

When do the Canadiens play the Lightning?

• Date: Tuesday December 7, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: Bell Centre

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