Five National Hockey League fixtures across four days offer sharp parlay value. Here are the best combinations with live market odds.
National Hockey League Parlay Picks: May 2-5, 2026
Five National Hockey League games are on the slate between Saturday May 2 and Tuesday May 5, and the market is handing us some genuinely interesting angles. From a tight moneyline in Tampa Bay versus Montréal to a potentially high-value underdog in Minnesota, there is enough variety to build two or three compelling parlay combinations. Let's break it all down.
Game-by-Game Analysis
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Montréal Canadiens - Sat May 2
This one is intriguing. The Lightning are -114 moneyline favourites at FanDuel, and the Canadiens are sitting at a juicy +100 at theScore Bet - meaning Montreal is essentially a coin-flip pick according to the market. With a spread of only -1.5 for Tampa Bay priced at +225 (DraftKings), the books clearly expect a close game. When the spread is this large in price terms and the moneyline is near-even, the moneyline is the smarter vehicle. Value flag: Montréal Canadiens +100 at theScore Bet - getting even money on a home team in what looks like a toss-up is worth a look. The total sitting at 5.5 with the over at -104 (Bally Bet) and under at -108 (DraftKings) suggests a low-scoring, tight affair, which suits an Under lean.
Vegas Golden Knights @ Utah Mammoth - Sat May 2
The Utah Mammoth are slight -104 moneyline favourites at FanDuel over the Golden Knights, who check in at -114 at Bally Bet. This is a near pick-em game but the books have tilted toward Utah at home. The spread of Golden Knights -1.5 at +220 (BetMGM) is enormous value if you believe Vegas can win by two or more, but that's a risky proposition in a tight spot. The under 5.5 at +105 (theScore Bet) is the standout number here - getting plus money on the under in a game that looks defensively structured is a genuine edge. Value flag: Under 5.5 +105 at theScore Bet in the Golden Knights-Mammoth game.
Philadelphia Flyers @ Carolina Hurricanes - Sun May 3
Carolina are -200 favourites at Bally Bet, which is a heavy price. The Hurricanes -1.5 spread at +130 (Hard Rock Bet) offers far better value if you're backing Carolina to dominate - and at +130 that's a price worth considering rather than laying -200 on the moneyline. Philadelphia's +1.5 at -145 (theScore Bet) tells you the market expects this to be closer than the moneyline suggests. The under 5.5 at +106 (FanDuel) is another plus-money under, fitting the pattern of tight, low-scoring games on this slate. Value flag: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 at +130 (Hard Rock Bet) - this is the kind of spread price that beats laying heavy moneyline juice every time.
Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche - Mon May 4
Colorado are -179 at BetMGM on the moneyline, but Minnesota's +155 at FanDuel is the headline number. The Avalanche -1.5 at +140 (BetMGM) is excellent value if Colorado are expected to win comfortably. The under 5.5 at +114 (FanDuel) is again plus-money, making it the preferred total play. With Minnesota priced at +155, there is genuine underdog appeal here too.
Minnesota Wild @ Colorado Avalanche - Tue May 5
The rematch sees Colorado -169 at DraftKings and Minnesota +142, tightening slightly from Game 1 odds. The under 5.5 returns to +105 (DraftKings). If you're playing a series angle, the Wild's price shortening slightly suggests the market expects them to be competitive. The Avalanche -1.5 at +136 (DraftKings) remains attractive as a spread play.
Recommended Parlay Combinations
Parlay 1 - The Plus-Money Under Treble
- Tampa Bay Lightning @ Montréal Canadiens - Under 5.5 (-108, DraftKings)
- Vegas Golden Knights @ Utah Mammoth - Under 5.5 (+105, theScore Bet)
- Philadelphia Flyers @ Carolina Hurricanes - Under 5.5 (+106, FanDuel)
Three unders across three games, two of which are priced at plus money. This slate has a low-scoring feel throughout - tight moneylines, big spread prices, and totals that barely move off 5.5. Getting plus money on two of three legs is excellent parlay construction. Combined odds: approximately +430 to +460 depending on your book's parlay calculator.
Parlay 2 - The Spread Value Double
- Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 (+130, Hard Rock Bet)
- Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+140, BetMGM) - Mon May 4
Both Carolina and Colorado are home favourites with strong pedigrees, and both spreads are priced at plus money - a rarity in National Hockey League betting. Rather than paying -200 or -179 on moneylines, you're getting rewarded for backing the better team to win by two or more. A two-leg parlay here lands at approximately +430 - outstanding value for what amounts to two favoured home teams covering a puck line.
Parlay 3 - Underdog Moneyline Flier
- Montréal Canadiens ML (+100, theScore Bet)
- Minnesota Wild ML (+155, FanDuel) - Mon May 4
- Minnesota Wild ML (+142, DraftKings) - Tue May 5
High-risk, high-reward. Montréal at even money at home against a Tampa Bay team where the books have priced this as a coin flip makes sense. Minnesota at +155 and +142 in back-to-back games against Colorado represents genuine underdog value - if the Wild can steal one or both, this parlay pays handsomely. Combined odds: approximately +700 to +750. Stake accordingly - this is a shot play, not a cornerstone bet.
Key Value Flags Summary
- Montréal Canadiens ML +100 (theScore Bet) - home team at even money in a near pick-em
- Under 5.5 +105 (theScore Bet) - Vegas/Utah game, plus-money under is rare value
- Carolina Hurricanes -1.5 +130 (Hard Rock Bet) - beats paying -200 moneyline juice significantly
- Colorado Avalanche -1.5 +140 (BetMGM) - same logic, plus money on a home favourite spread
The overarching theme of this slate is defence and tightness - every total is set at 5.5 and the moneylines are remarkably competitive across the board. Build your parlays around unders and spread value rather than chasing heavy moneyline favourites.
Responsible gambling reminder: Parlays are high-risk wagers - please only bet what you can afford to lose, and use the responsible gambling tools available at your bookmaker if needed.
