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- Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions & Picks
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Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions
Montreal Canadiens at Tampa Bay Lightning Predictions & Picks
The Under is tipped to cash yet again in the deciding game of this series.
These two teams have traded wins and losses, with neither team stringing together victories in the series, but the one consistent outcome has been the pair going under the total.
- The Under has cashed in each of the previous 5 meetings
- The Under has hit in 13 of Montreal’s last 18 games with 1 push
- The Under has cashed in 12 of Tampa Bay’s previous 16 games
- Montreal Canadiens have won of the 3 previous meetings in Tampa
Head To Head
- Tampa Bay Lightning lead the all-time series 78-53-17
- Tampa Bay Lightning won 1-0 in overtime when the two teams last met on May 1
Montreal Canadiens Form
Montreal head back out on the road having passed up on the opportunity to clinch by losing for the fifth time in 10 games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-09 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 2-1 |
| Apr-11 | vs Columbus Blue Jackets | L | 2-5 |
| Apr-12 | at New York Islanders | W | 4-1 |
| Apr-14 | at Philadelphia Flyers | L | 2-4 |
| Apr-19 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 4-3 OT |
| Apr-21 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 2-3 OT |
| Apr-24 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 3-2 OT |
| Apr-26 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 2-3 |
| Apr-29 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 3-2 |
| May 1 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 0-1 OT |
Tampa Bay Lightning Form
Tampa Bay head home having forced Game 7 in this playoff series with their fifth win in 10 games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-09 | at Montreal Canadiens | L | 1-2 |
| Apr-11 | at Boston Bruins | W | 2-1 |
| Apr-13 | vs Detroit Red Wings | W | 4-3 OT |
| Apr-15 | vs New York Rangers | L | 2-4 |
| Apr-19 | vs Montreal Canadiens | L | 3-4 OT |
| Apr-21 | vs Montreal Canadiens | W | 3-2 OT |
| Apr-24 | at Montreal Canadiens | L | 2-3 OT |
| Apr-26 | at Montreal Canadiens | W | 3-2 |
| Apr-29 | vs Montreal Canadiens | L | 2-3 |
| May 1 | at Montreal Canadiens | W | 1-0 OT |
Verdict
The one consistent theme of this series has been the two teams going under the total.
Since putting up seven goals in the opener, Montreal and Tampa have gone under in five straight appearances, and it what is likely to be a tense game, that trend could continue.
Since putting up seven goals in the opener, Montreal and Tampa have gone under in five straight appearances, and it what is likely to be a tense game, that trend could continue.
Under 5.5
Total Goals
@-140.85 - 4 Units
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