Lightning vs. Canadiens Prediction and Odds - November 7, 2023

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

Dimers' prediction for Tuesday's Lightning vs. Canadiens matchup, plus the latest odds and our full game preview, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Lightning vs. Canadiens

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Lightning-Canadiens NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 57% chance of getting the W against the Canadiens.

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Lightning vs. Canadiens Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-200), Lightning -1.5 (+180)
• Moneyline: Canadiens +120, Lightning -130
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-130/+115)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Canadiens are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Lightning, with -200 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +180.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +120. That means you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -130, where you can risk $130 to win $100, for a total payout of $230, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +115.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Lightning vs. Canadiens

• Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 @ +180 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Lightning @ -130 via PointsBet (57% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +115 via PointsBet (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

Although the Canadiens are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+115) that are available from PointsBet.

Lightning vs. Canadiens Prediction

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Lightning vs. Canadiens Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Point a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Lightning star is a 39.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 7.8% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 6.6% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.5% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 5.7% probability
• Nick Paul: 4.7% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 6.2% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 5.4% probability
• Sean Monahan: 4.5% probability
• Josh Anderson: 4.2% probability
• Alex Newhook: 4.1% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 39.9% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 38.3% probability
• Steven Stamkos: 37.3% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 33.2% probability
• Nick Paul: 25.6% probability

Montreal Canadiens

• Cole Caufield: 35.0% probability
• Nick Suzuki: 29.3% probability
• Sean Monahan: 27.6% probability
• Josh Anderson: 24.5% probability
• Alex Newhook: 23.6% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Lightning vs. Canadiens on Tuesday November 7, 2023.

Lightning vs. Canadiens Preview

Tuesday's action between the Canadiens and Lightning at Bell Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Tuesday November 7, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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Conclusion

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