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: May 2, 2026
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Series Winner
Tampa Bay Lightning +190
Montreal Canadiens -230
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Series Correct Score
Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 +210
Montreal Canadiens 4-2 EVEN
Montreal Canadiens 4-3 +300
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Number of Shutouts
No Games -2000
1 Game +900
2 Games +10000
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
Number of Overtime Games
3 Games -335
4+ Games +230
NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
