Lightning vs Canadiens NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 31

The Tuesday schedule in the NHL includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens.

We've got you covered, in terms of the most important information about NHL betting lines, before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Lightning vs Canadiens Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (46-21-6) vs. Montreal Canadiens (42-21-10)
• Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena -- Tampa, Florida
• Coverage: ESPN+

Lightning vs Canadiens Odds

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Lightning vs Canadiens Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

• Prediction: Lightning win (65.3%)

Lightning vs Canadiens Puck Line

• The Canadiens are underdogs by 1.5 goals. The Canadiens are -172 to cover the spread, and the Lightning are +140.

Lightning vs Canadiens Over/Under

• A total of 6.5 goals has been set for the Lightning-Canadiens matchup on March 31, with the over available at -104 and the under at -118.

Lightning vs Canadiens Moneyline

• The moneyline numbers for Lightning vs. Canadiens reveal Tampa Bay as the favorite (-176) and Montreal as the underdog (+146) on the road.

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