Lightning vs Canadiens Prediction, Trends and Betting Odds for NHL Playoffs Game 3

The Tampa Bay Lightning are up 2-0 in the Stanley Cup Finals, after another home win in Game 2. Will some home-cooking help get the Montreal Canadiens back on track? This NHL betting preview for the Lightning vs Canadiens NHL Playoffs matchup will provide game info, betting trends, odds and a prediction for Game 3 of this series.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview and Prediction | NHL Playoffs

NHL Central Division Semifinals NHL Playoffs Game 3 (TB Leads 2-0)
Tampa Bay Lightning (36-17-3, 15-10-3 Away) vs. Montreal Canadiens (24-21-11, 13-11-4 Home)
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021
Time: 8 pm EST
Venue: Bell Centre – Montreal, Quebec
Coverage: NBC

NHL Betting Odds

Moneyline: TB: (-138) | MON: (+118)
Spread: TB: -1.5 (+205) | MON: +1.5 (-255)
Total: 5 – Over: (-130) I Under: (+106)

Lightning vs Canadiens NHL Betting Trends

• Tampa Bay is 4-1 straight up (SU) in its last five games.
• Tampa Bay is 6-0 SU in its last six games against Montreal.
• The total has gone UNDER in six of Tampa Bay’s last eight road games.
• Montreal is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games.
• The total has gone UNDER in six of Montreal’s last eight games against Tampa Bay.
• Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last six home games.

Lightning vs Canadiens Prediction

This NHL prediction uses NumberFire’s probability model. They give Tampa Bay a 57.5% chance to win Game 3 of this NHL Playoffs matchup.