The tightly contested first-round NHL playoff series between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning continues Wednesday night with Game 5 set to take place in Tampa, Florida. The series is tied 2-2 and has been back-and-forth throughout.
All four games in this best-of-seven series have been one-goal contests, with three of the four going to overtime.
The Lightning may have some momentum heading into Game 5 at home after a 3-2 regulation win in Game 4 on Sunday in Montreal. For those who believe in trends, the Canadiens could be right where they want to be in this win-loss pattern through four games. If it continues, they would be in line for a road win in Game 5 and a 3-2 series lead.
Canadiens vs. Lightning Game Info
- đź“Ť Where: Benchmark International Arena, Tampa, FL
- đź“… Date: Wednesday, April 29
- ⏰ Puck Drop: 7:00 PM ET
- đź“şđź’» TV/Streaming: ESPN2
Canadiens vs. Lightning Current Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists the Lightning as the favorite for Game 5 with the series returning to their home ice, but given how tight the matchup has been, the Canadiens shouldn’t be viewed as a heavy underdog:
- Moneyline: Lightning -160, Canadiens +135
- Puck Line: Lightning -1.5 (+160), Canadiens +1.5 (-210)
- Total (Goals): Over 5.5 (-120), Under 5.5 (+100)
Canadiens vs. Lightning Betting Splits
With the series tied, Game 5 could prove pivotal in determining which team advances to the second round. Here’s how the action is trending at Hard Rock Bet heading into puck drop:
- The Lightning are drawing heavy moneyline action with 85.7% of bets and 79.7% of the handle.
- The Canadiens, meanwhile, are seeing the majority of puck line support with 68.4% of bets and 58.2% of the handle.
- The Over is the clear favorite on the total, with 78.6% of bets and 73.2% of the handle.
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for MTL-TBL
The evenly matched Canadiens-Lightning series has drawn significant attention in hockey betting markets. Here are the top five most-bet player props for Game 5:
- Brandon Hagel – Points Over 0.5
- Jake Guentzel – Points Over 0.5
- Brandon Hagel – Goals Over 0.5
- Jake Guentzel – Goals Over 0.5
- Cole Caufield – Goals Over 0.5
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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