The Tampa Bay Lightning (16-11-2) visit the Montreal Canadiens (15-10-3), as the Atlantic Division foes tangle north of the border Tuesday. The Bolts-Habs battle at the Bell Centre will have a 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+) puck drop. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NHL odds around the Lightning vs. Canadiens odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions .

2024-25 season series: Canadiens won 2-1

Tampa Bay last played on Saturday, clocking a 2-0 (Under 6.5) loss at the +113 Toronto Maple Leafs . The Lightning are opening a 3-game road trip with this game in Quebec.

Montreal's most recent game was Sunday, a 4-3 (Over 5.5) home loss to the +108 St. Louis Blues . The Canadiens, now 2-6-0 at home since Nov. 11, led that game 2-1 before faltering early in the second period. Watch

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