Lightning vs Canadiens NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Dec. 28

The Sunday slate in the NHL includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NHL moneyline insights you need to know.

Lightning vs Canadiens Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (21-13-3) vs. Montreal Canadiens (20-12-5)
• Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
• Time: 5 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 (56.6%)

Lightning vs Canadiens Puck Line

• The Canadiens are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Lightning. The Canadiens are -205 to cover the spread, and the Lightning are +164.

Lightning vs Canadiens Over/Under

• Lightning versus Canadiens, on Dec. 28, has an over/under of 6.5, with the over being +102 and the under -124.

Lightning vs Canadiens Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Lightning-Canadiens, Tampa Bay is the favorite at -144, and Montreal is +120 playing on the road.

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