Carolina Hurricanes play the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Semifinals at 8 p.m. ET at Lenovo Center. The over 5.5 goals bet is supported by Carolina finishing above 5.5 in 54 of 90 games and Montreal games producing over 5.5 in 59 of 96. Combined team scoring averages seven goals per matchup, exceeding the 5.5 total by 1.5. Opponents of the teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, also above the set total. The projected score is Carolina 4-3. Carolina is listed as a moneyline favorite at -196, while Montreal is at +162, with Montreal showing strong underdog upset results this season.
"Pick OU: Over 5.5 (Computer projecting 6.4 goals) Carolina's 90 games this season have finished above this game's total of 5.5 goals on 54 occasions. Montreal has combined with its opponent to score over 5.5 goals in 59 of 96 games this season. These teams combine to score seven goals per matchup, 1.5 more than this game's over/under. Opponents of these teams average 5.9 goals per game combined, 0.4 more than this outing's set total."
"Prediction: Carolina 4 - Montreal 3 Moneyline: Hurricanes (-196), Canadiens (+162) The Hurricanes are 56-24 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season. Carolina is 22-6 (winning 78.6% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -196 or shorter. The Canadiens have secured an upset victory in 32, or 66.7%, of the 48 games they have played as an underdog this season. Montreal has won two of its four games when it is the underdog by +162 or longer on the moneyline."
"When: Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET TV Channel: TNT Where: Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina Watch the NHL all season long on ESPN+!"
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