Lightning vs Canadiens NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 7

On Sunday in the NHL, the Tampa Bay Lightning are playing 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 (50-26-6) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10)
• Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m. ET
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena -- Tampa, Florida
• Coverage: TNT

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 (63.4%)

Lightning vs Canadiens Puck Line

• The Canadiens are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Lightning. The Canadiens are -194 to cover the spread, and the Lightning are +156.

Lightning vs Canadiens Over/Under

• A combined goal total of 5.5 has been set for Lightning-Canadiens on May 3, with the over at +142 and the under at -176.

Lightning vs Canadiens Moneyline

• Montreal is the underdog, +136 on the moneyline, while Tampa Bay is a -164 favorite at home.

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