{"id":535680,"date":"2026-04-02T00:33:59","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:33:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/535680\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T00:33:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:33:59","slug":"canadiens-vs-lightning-prediction-picks-odds-for-tonights-nhl-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/535680\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadiens vs Lightning Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight\u2019s NHL Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Todd<\/p>\n

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Todd Cordell<\/a>
\n \u2022 Betting Analyst<\/p>\n

12+ years betting experience<\/p>\n

\n Updated:
\nMar 31, 2026 , 09:26 AM ET<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 min read<\/p>\n

Goals are never far behind when the Canadiens and Lightning meet, and our NHL betting picks are calling for another Over in tonight’s Atlantic Division clash.<\/p>\n

\"Montreal<\/p>\n

Photo By – Reuters Connect. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (48) plays the puck.<\/p>\n

The Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning are two of the best offensive teams in the league, both slotting Top-3 in goals per game.<\/p>\n

My Canadiens vs. Lightning predictions expect the high-end offenses to make their mark in this mouthwatering Atlantic Division matchup.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get into my NHL picks<\/a> for Tuesday, March 31.<\/p>\n

Canadiens vs Lightning prediction
\nCanadiens vs Lightning best bet: Over 6.5 (+100)<\/p>\n

Fireworks tend to follow when the Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> square off.<\/p>\n

The Atlantic Division foes have seen eight of the last nine head-to-head meetings go Over 6.5, including both matchups this season. An average of 7.66 goals have been scored along the way.<\/p>\n

The numbers indicate we should expect more of the same. Montreal sits fourth in scoring rate at 5-on-5 and second on the power play over their last 10 games.<\/p>\n

The Bolts top the league in 5-on-5 efficiency and rank sixth on the man advantage during the same period.<\/p>\n

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Tough opponents don\u2019t hinder Lane Hutson<\/a> in the slightest. He has picked up a helper in eight of his last 10 games against Top-10 teams in limiting goals against, tallying 10 in total.<\/p>\n

Noah Dobson<\/a> generated eight shots on 15 attempts over the first two meetings this season. Routinely playing 22+ minutes and active in the offensive zone, he should be plenty involved in this marquee clash.<\/p>\n

Canadiens vs Lightning SGP<\/p>\n

Over 6.5
\nLane Hutson Over 0.5 assists
\nNoah Dobson Over 1.5 shots on goal<\/p>\n

Canadiens vs Lightning odds<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Montreal +145 | Tampa Bay -170
\nPuck line: Montreal +1.5 (-160) | Tampa Bay -1.5 (+140)
\nOver\/Under: Over 6.5 (+100) | Under 6.5 (-120)<\/p>\n

Canadiens vs Lightning trend<\/p>\n

The Lightning have hit the Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+8.75 Units \/ 40% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends<\/a> for Canadiens vs. Lightning.<\/p>\n

How to watch Canadiens vs Lightning<\/p>\n

Location
\nBenchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL<\/p>\n

Date
\nTuesday, March 31, 2026<\/p>\n

Puck drop
\n7:00 p.m. ET<\/p>\n

TV
\nTSN2, The Spot<\/p>\n

Canadiens vs Lightning latest injuries<\/p>\n

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\"Todd<\/p>\n

Todd Cordell is a data-driven betting analyst. He uses numbers to help identify value across a wide variety of sports, with NHL being his specialty. Shot props, in particular, have proven to be a very fruitful market. Todd has served as a betting analyst in the public sphere for many years, most recently with theScore covering the NHL and MLB.<\/p>\n

When not writing about sports betting, Todd stays busy analyzing the New Jersey Devils with a fine-tooth comb for InfernalAccess, his Devils-centric blog. Todd attended Sheridan College and graduated in 2014 with a diploma in print journalism.<\/p>\n

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