Lightning vs Canadiens NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5

On Wednesday in the NHL, the Tampa Bay Lightning are up against the Montreal Canadiens.

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

Lightning vs Canadiens Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (50-26-6) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10)
• Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Benchmark International Arena -- Tampa, Florida
• 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 (63.4%)

Lightning vs Canadiens Puck Line

• The Canadiens are underdogs by 1.5 goals (-188 to cover). And Tampa Bay, the favorite, is +152.

Lightning vs Canadiens Over/Under

• A combined goal total of 5.5 has been set for Lightning-Canadiens on April 29, with the over at -115 and the under at -105.

Lightning vs Canadiens Moneyline

• Looking at the moneyline for Lightning-Canadiens, Tampa Bay is the favorite at -166, and Montreal is +138 playing on the road.

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