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Montreal Canadiens vs Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Trends
Updated:Dec 28, 2025 1:24 AM EST
The upcoming NHL clash on December 28, 2025, between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, promises to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams have shown strong performances this season, with the Tampa Bay Lightning holding a slight edge as favorites with odds of -155 at Caesars, while the Canadiens are underdogs at +130.
Montreal boasts a powerplay percentage reflected in their 2.81 power plays per game and a penalty kill percentage supported by their 10.95 penalty minutes, indicating a disciplined defensive approach. Tampa Bay, meanwhile, has a marginally higher powerplay rate at 3.30 and slightly more penalty minutes at 13.51, suggesting a more aggressive style. Both teams have comparable 5-on-5 percentages, making this a closely contested game to watch.
The Lightning's recent 6-1 victory over the Canadiens on December 9 shows their offensive prowess, led by top players who consistently perform against Montreal. The starting goalie for Tampa Bay is expected to play, despite any questionable injury notes, while Montreal's goalie remains a key factor in this matchup. The total points line is set at 6 with an over/under betting option favoring the over at -115, which aligns with the offensive capabilities of both teams.
Fans can catch the game on ESPN+ and The Spot, and bettors should consider the Lightning's home advantage and recent form. The Canadiens have been strong on the road with a 10-7 away record, but Tampa Bay's home record of 10-9 adds intrigue. The best odds available today are -155 for Tampa Bay and +130 for Montreal at Caesars. The powerplay and penalty kill percentages, combined with recent performances, offer valuable betting insights to make an informed wager.
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11-6Home / Away5-14
+1.8Units-0.2
+3.5Home / Away-3.0
4.80%ROI-0.60%
20.80%Home / Away-15.76%
20-17 (9th)Win - Loss21-16 (6th)
10-7Home / Away10-9
23-13-1Over / Under18-18-1
11-6Home / Away9-9-1
3.3Goals3.3
25.4Shots27.6
14.2Missed Shots15.7
5.6Assists5.6
4.5Penalties5
10.9Penalty Minutes13.5
21.2Hits19.8
13.5Giveaways14.5
4.2Takeaways4.2
16.5Blocked Shots12.9
2.8Power Plays3.3
53.7Faceoffs55.9
26.5Faceoffs Won26.2
27.2Faceoffs Lost29.7
49%Faceoff Win %46%
27.2Shots Against26.5
3.3Goals Against2.6
24.1Saves24
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 Tampa Bay 21-16- -150Bet365 | |||||||
 Columbus 15-21100% -140Caesars | |||||||
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 Chicago 14-23- +140Caesars | |||||||
 Seattle 15-200% +110Caesars |
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