Three NHL fixtures, two marquee matchups, and some tasty parlay value. Here are the best combinations for Lightning vs Canadiens and the Ducks-Knights series.
NHL Parlay Picks - May 2–6, 2026
Three National Hockey League games land on the board this week, headlined by a Tampa Bay Lightning home date against the Montréal Canadiens and a two-game set between the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights. The odds market is giving us some genuinely interesting angles - let's break down each fixture and build the best parlay combinations available.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Montréal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning - Sun May 3, 23:10 UTC
Tampa Bay opens as a clear home favourite at -156 (Bally Bet) on the moneyline, and that price looks fair given the Lightning's pedigree at Amalie Arena. The spread sits at -1.5 for Tampa Bay at a very attractive +165 (Bally Bet) - that's the kind of price that catches the eye immediately. Laying -1.5 with a team this strong at home and getting plus-money is a genuine value proposition.
The total is set at 5.5, with the Over priced at +118 (Bally Bet). Both teams can generate offence, and when Tampa Bay are firing at home they tend to push games into high-scoring territory. The Under at -135 (DraftKings) looks a touch short for what is still a coinflip proposition at 5.5 goals.
Best Bet: Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 at +165 (Bally Bet) - this is the standout value on the board this week. Implied probability is only 37.7%, which feels generous for a Lightning side at home.
Anaheim Ducks @ Vegas Golden Knights - Tue May 5, 02:40 UTC
The first leg of a back-to-back series at T-Mobile Arena sees Vegas installed as firm favourites at -167 (DraftKings) on the moneyline. The Golden Knights are typically dangerous at home and Anaheim, while a rebuilding side, have the talent to keep things competitive. That said, the Knights -1.5 spread at +140 (BetMGM) is worth considering if you believe Vegas wins by two or more.
The total is 5.5 with the Over at -120 (FanDuel) and the Under sitting at +105 (BetMGM) - slight value on the Under here given the price. Two teams who may be managing workload in a back-to-back spot could keep scoring conservative.
Best Bet: Anaheim Ducks +1.5 at -167 (DraftKings) as a safety anchor, or Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 at +140 (BetMGM) for the aggressive play.
Anaheim Ducks @ Vegas Golden Knights - Wed May 6, 00:00 UTC
Game two of the series and the market has shifted slightly. Vegas ML is now -179 (Bally Bet) - notably shorter than Game 1, suggesting the books expect the Knights to assert dominance in the rematch. The spread is -1.5 at +135 (Bally Bet). The total has moved up to 6.5, with the Over at -108 (Bally Bet) - that's an unusually low price for an Over 6.5 in hockey and deserves attention as a potential value play if both teams open up offensively in Game 2.
Best Bet: Over 6.5 at -108 (Bally Bet) - getting 6.5 goals at near-even money in an NHL game is genuinely interesting value. Flag this one.
Recommended Parlay Combinations
Parlay 1 - The Value Double: Lightning & Knights to Cover
- Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 at +165 (Bally Bet)
- Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 at +140 (BetMGM)
Combined odds: approximately +623. Both teams are home favourites with strong track records at their respective arenas. Getting plus-money on Tampa covering -1.5 is the real draw here - if the Lightning handle business at home and Vegas do likewise in Game 1, this two-leg parlay pays out handsomely. This is the headline combination this week.
Parlay 2 - The Over Special: Goals Across Two Games
- Over 5.5 Goals (MTL @ TBL) at +118 (Bally Bet)
- Over 6.5 Goals (ANA @ VGK, Game 2) at -108 (Bally Bet)
Combined odds: approximately +148. This is a lower-risk total-focused parlay. The Over 6.5 at -108 in Game 2 of the Ducks-Knights series looks mispriced - books rarely offer 6.5 goals at near-even money in hockey. Pairing it with the 5.5 Over in Tampa, which opened at plus-money, gives you a tidy combined price for what should be two offensively engaged games.
Parlay 3 - The Three-Leg Accumulator: Home Strength
- Tampa Bay Lightning ML at -156 (Bally Bet)
- Vegas Golden Knights -1.5 at +140 (BetMGM)
- Over 6.5 Goals (ANA @ VGK, Game 2) at -108 (Bally Bet)
Combined odds: approximately +262. A three-leg combination anchored by Tampa's home moneyline - the safest leg of the group - bolstered by Vegas covering in Game 1 and goals flowing freely in Game 2. The TBL ML drags the overall price down but gives the parlay a rock-solid foundation. A solid middle-ground pick for bettors who want reasonable odds without excessive risk.
Value Flags This Week
- Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 at +165 (Bally Bet) - Implied probability just 37.7%. A home favourite of this calibre covering at plus-money is a market anomaly worth attacking.
- Over 6.5 Goals at -108 (Bally Bet, Game 2) - Near-even money for 6.5 in the NHL is rarely seen. Either the books expect a high-tempo rematch or this line has slipped. Either way, the price is attractive.
- Montréal Canadiens ML at +140 (DraftKings) - If you believe in the Habs pulling off an upset on the road, +140 is a live underdog price. Not recommended for parlays but worth a small straight bet for the risk-tolerant.
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