Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 2/9/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, February 9th at the Centre Bell. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Lightning’s recent form and recent player performance 

-The Canadiens’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Tampa Bay

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Montreal

-Recent betting trends in games played between Tampa Bay and Montreal

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Lightning and Canadiens

Worst of Both Worlds for The Canadiens

It’s the worst of both worlds for the Canadiens after their game on Saturday. Not only did Montreal lose 4-0, they are now on tired legs heading into this game, and they have zero confidence. Montreal faced off against the Devils, and they gave up at least one goal in each of the three periods. Sam Montembault was in goal and he saved 18 of the 22 shots that he faced. The Canadiens did put up 34 shots on goal but still ended up losing. Two games ago against the LA Kings, they ended up losing 6-3. 

The Canadiens are averaging 2.87 goals, while their defense is giving up 3.4 goals per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 28th in the league. They are shooting 11.1 percent which is 5th in the league. On tired legs and their defense not being that great already, they need the defense to be a whole lot better. If the defense struggles, this game will be over quickly. Nick Suzuki has scored 15 goals and added 37 assists so far this season. 

What a Win for Tampa Bay

Tampa Bay faced off against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday and they were able to dominate the game. The defense gave up three goals, but it didn’t matter as the offense scored six goals on the way to the win. At the end of the first period, they were up 4-2, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Brandon Hagel had a strong game scoring two goals and adding two assists. Two games ago, against the Ottawa Senators, they were able to secure a 5-1 victory. The Lightning have won three straight games. 

The Lightning are averaging 3.54 goals while their defense is giving up 2.76 goals per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league while the defense is ranked 9th in the league. As a team, they are shooting 12.12 percent which is 3rd in the league. In this game, the Lighting are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start. The Lightning will face the Kraken, Oilers, Flames, and Capitals following this one.

Why the Lightning Will Beat the Canadiens

• The Canadiens have lost seven of their last eight games.
• The Lightning have won four of their last five games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games against opponents who are on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Lightning have covered the puck line in four of their last five day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Canadiens have lost the first period in each of their last five games as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction

Both teams are on tired legs, so that is going to cancel itself out, so this is just going to come down to talent. The Lightning were able to put up six goals on Saturday, while the Canadiens scored a grand total of zero. The Canadiens offense is going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and it’s going to be the Lightning that are going to get the job done here. The Lightning are going to win this game by at least three goals. Back the Lightning -2.5 to cash here with ease.