Canadiens vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 5 April 2024

Last updated: Apr 4, 2024, 10:57PM | Published: Apr 4, 2024, 12:17PM

The Montreal Canadiens will play the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at Bell Centre on Friday, starting at 10:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Canadiens vs Lightning game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Canadiens vs Lightning

Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Friday's Montreal-Tampa Bay NHL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Lightning a 59% chance of beating the Canadiens at Bell Centre.

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Canadiens vs Lightning: Odds

The current Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Bell Centre are shown below:

Head to Head: Canadiens $2.34, Lightning $1.73
Line: Canadiens +1.5 ($1.60), Lightning -1.5 ($2.58)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.98, Under $1.95

Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Canadiens at $2.34 and the Lightning at $1.73.

The Canadiens are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Lightning, with odds of $1.60 currently available at Betfair.

For the favourite Lightning (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.58.

The Over/Under for Canadiens vs Lightning is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.98 and odds for the Under at $1.95.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying Under.

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Canadiens vs Lightning: Best Bets

Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $1.73 with Betfair (59% probability)
Line: Lightning -1.5 at $2.58 with Betfair
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.95 with Betfair (53% probability)

Today's Canadiens vs Lightning predictions are based on complex simulations and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.

Although the Canadiens are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Lightning -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.

Canadiens vs Lightning: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Montreal vs Tampa Bay on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Canadiens vs Lightning: Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Canadiens vs Lightning? The data is in.

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

Point has an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Lightning star has a 42.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Tips

Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips

Nick Suzuki: 7.9% probability
Cole Caufield: 5.5% probability
Alex Newhook: 4.4% probability
Juraj Slafkovsky: 4.3% probability
Josh Anderson: 3.5% probability

Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips

Brayden Point: 8.6% probability
Steven Stamkos: 6.1% probability
Anthony Duclair: 5.7% probability
Nikita Kucherov: 5.7% probability
Brandon Hagel: 5.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Nick Suzuki: 39.0% probability
Cole Caufield: 29.6% probability
Juraj Slafkovsky: 24.3% probability
Alex Newhook: 22.8% probability
Joel Armia: 19.4% probability

Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Brayden Point: 42.4% probability
Steven Stamkos: 33.1% probability
Nikita Kucherov: 32.1% probability
Anthony Duclair: 31.0% probability
Brandon Hagel: 28.8% probability

Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Montreal vs Tampa Bay match-up at Bell Centre.

As always, see our Best Bets for the best tips for every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Canadiens vs Lightning: Preview

The game between the Canadiens and Lightning at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 10:00am AEDT on Friday.

Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Date: Friday 5 April 2024
Time: 10:00am AEDT
Venue: Bell Centre

All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.

Our Montreal vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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