How the public is betting Game 2 of the 2021 Stanley Cup Final

After a 4-1 win to open the Stanley Cup Final on Monday, the Tampa Bay Lightning are once again big favorites at home against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2 on Wednesday night from Amalie Arena in Tampa.

Canadiens vs. Lightning Game 2 betting splits

Canadiens (+185): 35% handle, 29% bets
Lightning (-220): 65% handle, 71% bets

Over 5 goals (-129): 32% handle, 44% bets
Under 5 goals (+106): 68% handle, 56% bets

Canadiens +1.5 goals (-155): 8% handle, 27% of bets
Lightning -1.5 goals (+130): 92% handle, 73% of bets

The big story here is Alex Killorn, who is out for tonight’s game for the Lightning. He’s a key cog on the best power play in the NHL as well as an outstanding winger on the second line, but the Lightning remain the heavy favorite: The Bolts are -560 to win the series as of now at DraftKings Sportsbook.

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