Montreal vs Tampa Bay 2026 NHL Playoffs Series Prices Odds & Props
Tampa Bay enters as the betting favorite with home ice, but this matchup is tighter than it looks. Both teams finished level in points and split the season series, signaling strong value on either side. The Lightning lean on veteran firepower led by Nikita Kucherov, while Montreal brings rising scoring threats like Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. Goaltending could swing everything. From a betting angle, Tampa holds the edge, but Montreal offers serious underdog value in a competitive series.
Here are the Live Futures Odds:
Updated: April 18, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Total
Over 5.5 (-175)
Under 5.5 (+145)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Series Spread
Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (-120)
Montreal Canadiens 1.5 (EVEN)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Series Winner
Tampa Bay Lightning -260
Montreal Canadiens +215
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Alternate Series Handicap
Tampa Bay Lightning -2.5 +175
Montreal Canadiens +2.5 -230
Tampa Bay Lightning -3.5 +700
Montreal Canadiens +3.5 -1400
Tampa Bay Lightning +1.5 -500
Montreal Canadiens -1.5 +350
Tampa Bay Lightning +2.5 -1600
Montreal Canadiens -2.5 +800
Tampa Bay Lightning +3.5 -6600
Montreal Canadiens -3.5 +1800
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Alternate Series Total Games
Over 4.5 -1000
Under 4.5 +550
Over 6.5 +225
Under 6.5 -300
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Series Correct Score
Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 +700
Tampa Bay Lightning 4-1 +350
Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 +400
Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 +400
Montreal Canadiens 4-0 +1800
Montreal Canadiens 4-1 +1300
Montreal Canadiens 4-2 +750
Montreal Canadiens 4-3 +700
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
When Will Series End
Game 4 +550
Game 5 +250
Game 6 +215
Game 7 +225
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Game & Series Double – Game 1
Tampa Bay Lightning To Win Game & Win Series -105
Tampa Bay Lightning To Win Game & Lose Series +650
Montreal Canadiens To Win Game & Win Series +375
Montreal Canadiens To Win Game & Lose Series +350
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
To Win Series From Behind
Tampa Bay Lightning To Win From Behind +230
Tampa Bay Lightning To Never Trail & Win +125
Montreal Canadiens To Win From Behind +500
Montreal Canadiens To Never Trail & Win +475
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Correct Score After Game 3
Tampa Bay Lightning 3-0 +350
Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 +110
Montreal Canadiens 3-0 +1400
Montreal Canadiens 2-1 +200
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Correct Score After Game 4
Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 +700
Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 +180
Tie 2-2 +150
Montreal Canadiens 4-0 +1800
Montreal Canadiens 3-1 +400
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Series Leader After 3 Games
Tampa Bay Lightning -200
Montreal Canadiens +150
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Series Leader After 4 Games
Tampa Bay Lightning +115
Montreal Canadiens +325
Tie +155
NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
