Lightning vs Canadiens Prediction and NHL Tips - 1 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 1, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Dec 31, 2023, 1:16PM
The Tampa Bay Lightning will square off with the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Monday, beginning at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Lightning vs Canadiens game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed in this article.
Who Will Win: Lightning vs Canadiens
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Tampa Bay-Montreal NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Lightning a 64% chance of defeating the Canadiens at Amalie Arena.
More: Lightning vs Canadiens Match Centre
Lightning vs Canadiens: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NHL game at Amalie Arena are listed here:
- Head to Head: Lightning $1.53, Canadiens $2.84
- Line: Lightning -1.5 ($2.24), Canadiens +1.5 ($1.78)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.86, Under $2.08
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 Lightning at $1.53 and the Canadiens at $2.84.
The Lightning are 1.5-goal favourites against the Canadiens, with odds of $2.24 currently available at Betfair.
For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.78.
The Over/Under for Lightning vs Canadiens is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.86 and odds for the Under at $2.08.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
The best site for placing bets on the Lightning vs Canadiens game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Lightning vs Canadiens: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Montreal at $2.84 with Betfair (0.6% edge)
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.78 with Betfair (58% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.08 with Betfair (50% probability)
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Lightning vs Canadiens: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Tampa Bay vs Montreal on Monday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.
Lightning vs Canadiens: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs Canadiens? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is the most likely player to score the first goal in Lightning vs Canadiens.
Point has a 9.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star has a 45.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 9.6% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 8.5% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 7.2% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 5.7% probability
- Nick Paul: 5.3% probability
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Nick Suzuki: 5.6% probability
- Cole Caufield: 5.2% probability
- Josh Anderson: 4.4% probability
- Sean Monahan: 3.1% probability
- Joel Armia: 2.7% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Brayden Point: 45.6% probability
- Nikita Kucherov: 43.3% probability
- Steven Stamkos: 36.9% probability
- Brandon Hagel: 31.9% probability
- Nick Paul: 27.6% probability
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 29.4% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 29.1% probability
- Josh Anderson: 26.0% probability
- Sean Monahan: 19.6% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 17.2% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Tampa Bay vs Montreal game at Amalie Arena.
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Lightning vs Canadiens: Preview
The game between the Lightning and Canadiens at Amalie Arena is scheduled to commence at 11:00am AEDT on Monday.
- Teams: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Monday 1 January 2023
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Amalie Arena
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Tampa Bay vs Montreal predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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