Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/2/2024]

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Montreal Canadiens will meet in the NHL at Amalie Arena on Saturday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full preview for Saturday's Canadiens vs. Lightning matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used innovative machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Canadiens and Lightning 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Lightning a 68% chance of beating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 54% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Odds

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

Bet Type	Canadiens	Lightning
Puck Line	+1.5 (-106)	-1.5 (-105)
Moneyline	+225	-275
Total	o6.5 (-112)	u6.5 (-105)

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

Canadiens vs. Lightning Picks

Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-106
Moneyline	Canadiens	+225
Total	Under 6.5	-105

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the 1.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Player Props

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

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

Our projections give Point a 9.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 46.1% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	6.8%
Nick Suzuki	5.9%
Juraj Slafkovsky	4.6%
Alex Newhook	4.0%
Josh Anderson	3.1%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Brayden Point	9.4%
Nikita Kucherov	8.1%
Brandon Hagel	7.7%
Steven Stamkos	6.2%
Anthony Cirelli	3.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	33.9%
Nick Suzuki	31.1%
Juraj Slafkovsky	27.5%
Alex Newhook	21.5%
Josh Anderson	19.0%

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	46.1%
Brandon Hagel	41.4%
Nikita Kucherov	40.2%
Steven Stamkos	35.0%
Nick Paul	21.7%

Habs vs. Lightning Game Information

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

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Tampa Bay Lightning
• Date: Saturday March 2, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

Our full betting coverage of Canadiens vs. Lightning includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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