Canadiens vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Dec 28, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens clash in of the NHL at Amalie Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

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

Who will win Canadiens vs. Lightning?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Wednesday's Canadiens-Lightning NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Lightning a 72% chance of defeating the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Lightning Current Odds

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (-140), Canadiens +1.5 (+120)
• Moneyline: Lightning -350, Canadiens +310
• Total: Over/Under 5.5 (-138/+112)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites against the Canadiens, with -140 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +120.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -350, which means you can risk $350 to win $100, for a total payout of $450, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +310, where you can bet $100 to profit $310, earning a total payout of $410, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 5.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -138, as well as the best odds for the Under at +112.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Lightning (-1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the 5.5-goal Over/Under is a 57% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Canadiens vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 @ +120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.3% edge)
• Moneyline: Canadiens @ +310 via FanDuel Sportsbook (3.6% edge)
• Total: Over 5.5 @ -138 via FanDuel Sportsbook (57% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

Even though the Lightning are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Canadiens +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

And while the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the 3.6% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

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Canadiens vs. Lightning Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Point an 8.2% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 38.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our complete list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.4% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 4.8% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 4.4% probability
• Josh Anderson: 3.8% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 3.0% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 8.2% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 7.8% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.4% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 5.5% probability
• Ross Colton: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 34.9% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 27.2% probability
• Josh Anderson: 22.1% probability
• Mike Hoffman: 21.6% probability
• Christian Dvorak: 18.1% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 38.3% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 38.2% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 37.5% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 28.8% probability
• Ross Colton: 24.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before Canadiens vs. Lightning on Wednesday December 28, 2022.

Canadiens vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

Wednesday's action between the Lightning and Canadiens at Amalie Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Wednesday December 28, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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