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Lightning vs. Canadiens odds, prediction, time: 2026 NHL playoff picks, Game 2 best bets from proven model
TL;DR
The Montreal Canadiens aim for a 2-0 series lead against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of their NHL playoff matchup. The Lightning are favored at -191, with an over/under of 6 total goals.
Key points
- Montreal Canadiens lead series 1-0
- Game 2 scheduled for 7 p.m. ET
- Lightning favored at -191 odds
- Over/under set at 6 total goals
- Canadiens won first game in overtime
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The Montreal Canadiens look to grab a commanding 2-0 series lead when they battle the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 2 of their NHL Eastern Conference first-round playoff matchup on Tuesday night. Montreal outlasted Tampa Bay 4-3 in overtime on Saturday night in the best-of-seven series opener. The Canadiens (48-24-10), who finished third in the Atlantic Division, are 7-3 over the past 10 games. The Lightning (50-26-6), who were second in the Atlantic, are 4-6 over their past 10 games.
Face-off from Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Fla., is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Lightning are the -191 favorites (risk $191 to win $100) in the latest Canadiens vs. Lightning odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total goals scored is 6. Before making any Canadiens vs. Lightning picks,Ā check out the NHL predictions and betting advice for Canadiens vs. Lightning from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Q&A
What time does the Canadiens vs. Lightning Game 2 start?
Game 2 between the Canadiens and Lightning starts at 7 p.m. ET.
What are the current odds for Canadiens vs. Lightning Game 2?
The Lightning are -191 favorites for Game 2, meaning you need to risk $191 to win $100.
How did the Canadiens perform in the first game of the series?
The Canadiens won the first game against the Lightning 4-3 in overtime.
What is the over/under for total goals in Canadiens vs. Lightning Game 2?
The over/under for total goals scored in Game 2 is set at 6.
