# NHL Prediction – Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens

> OddsTrader AI prediction for Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens. Includes predicted score,
> expected value (EV), cover probability, bet rating, and best available line.
> Tampa Bay Lightning (50-32) vs Montreal Canadiens (48-34).
> All odds in American format. Last updated: 2026-04-25T19:00:00-07:00.
>
> - League: NHL
> - Event: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens
> - Event ID: 4795898
> - Game Date: Fri 04/24 12:00 PM
> - Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
> - Generated At: 2026-06-27T08:21:26.838940-07:00
> - Last Updated: 2026-04-25T19:00:00-07:00

## Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens

**Time:** Fri 04/24 12:00 PM
**Predicted Score:** Montreal Canadiens 4, Tampa Bay Lightning 3
**Records:** Montreal Canadiens 48-34 | Tampa Bay Lightning 50-32

| Market | Pick | EV | Cover Prob. | Bet Rating | Best Line | Sportsbook |
|--------|------|----|-------------|------------|-----------|------------|
| Puck Line | MTL | +12.8% | 83% | ★★★★★ | +1.5 (-235) | Bovada |
| Moneyline | MTL | +5.7% | 54% | ★★★★★ | 105 | Bet105 |
| Total | Over | -1.5% | 50% | ★★☆☆☆ | o6 (-106) | MyBookie |
| Moneyline | TB | -7.6% | 46% | ★☆☆☆☆ | -113 | BetOnline |
| Total | Under | -7.8% | 41% | ☆☆☆☆☆ | u6 (105) | Everygame |
| Puck Line | TB | -15.6% | 17% | ☆☆☆☆☆ | -1.5 (206) | MyBookie |

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*Source: [OddsTrader Prediction](https://www.oddstrader.com/nhl/matchups/montreal-canadiens-vs-tampa-bay-lightning-2026-04-24-e4795898/prediction) · Updated Saturday, April 25, 2026*