Lightning vs Canadiens NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 6

The Tampa Bay Lightning versus the Montreal Canadiens is on the NHL schedule for Friday.

Before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook, we've got you covered, in terms of the most important information about today's NHL betting odds.

Lightning vs Canadiens Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10)
• Date: Friday, May 1, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Bell Centre -- Montréal, Quebec
• Coverage: ESPN2

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 (54.3%)

Lightning vs Canadiens Puck Line

• The Lightning are favored by 1.5 goals against the Canadiens. The Lightning are +205 to cover the spread, while the Canadiens are -260.

Lightning vs Canadiens Over/Under

• An over/under of 5.5 has been set for Lightning-Canadiens on May 1, with the over being -110 and the under -110.

Lightning vs Canadiens Moneyline

• Tampa Bay is the favorite, -114 on the moneyline, while Montreal is a -105 underdog despite being at home.

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