Canadiens vs. Lightning Predictions, Betting Odds & Picks – Saturday, March 18, 2023

OddsJam’s NHL experts take you through the betting odds, picks and predictions for this NHL matchup between the Montreal Canadiens vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 18, 2023 in Tampa Bay.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Odds:

Opening Lines via DraftKings Sportsbook

The Montreal Canadiens visit the Tampa Bay Lightning for this matchup on March 18, 2023. Puck drop for Saturday’s game is 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT in Tampa Bay.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Prediction:

The Tampa Bay Lightning are predicted to win with a 75.31% implied probability, according to betting markets, for this March 18, 2023 game.

Betting markets are also giving their opponent, the Montreal Canadiens, a 28.17% implied probability to win this game.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Moneyline

• The Tampa Bay Lightning are favored at -305 odds vs. the Montreal Canadiens. 
• The Montreal Canadiens are a +255 moneyline underdog in this matchup and are +1.5 on the point spread at +100 odds.

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Although Tampa Bay Lightning is offered at -305 moneyline odds on DraftKings, other online bookmakers in your location may have a better price. Shop for the best NHL lines here.

All odds in this NHL preview of Canadiens vs. Lightning are from the opening lines. Odds can move at any time.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Betting Odds, Over/Under, Puck Line:

Odds via DraftKing Sportsbook

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