Lightning vs Canadiens NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for April 9

Thursday's slate in the NHL includes a matchup between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Montreal Canadiens.

Before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook, we've got you covered with all the latest NHL betting insights.

Lightning vs Canadiens Game Info

• Tampa Bay Lightning (48-24-6) vs. Montreal Canadiens (46-22-10)
• Date: Thursday, April 9, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Bell Centre -- Montréal, Quebec
• Coverage: ESPN+

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 (55.6%)

Lightning vs Canadiens Puck Line

• The Canadiens are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Lightning. The Canadiens are -260 to cover the spread, and the Lightning are +205.

Lightning vs Canadiens Over/Under

• A combined goal total of 6.5 has been set for Lightning-Canadiens on April 9, with the over at -104 and the under at -118.

Lightning vs Canadiens Moneyline

• Montreal is a -106 underdog on the moneyline, while Tampa Bay is a -113 favorite on the road.

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