- Nikita Kucherov has -115 odds to record over 3.5 SOG vs the Canadiens and has had five in each of the first two games of the series.
- Bet on Kucherov to score at +158, as the right winger had 12 more goals on the road than at home over the regular season.
MONTREAL – The Tampa Bay Lightning are taking on the Montreal Canadiens for game three of the Eastern Conference first round of the playoffs as favorites.
Nikita Kucherov scored a critical game-tying goal in the third period. This was the first playoff game for Kucherov since the 2023 postseason against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Bet on Kucherov at NHL betting sites to keep his momentum going, as he has played better on the road vs at home this season.
- Kucherov At Home – 55 points/16 goals/39 assists/119 SOG
- Kucherov On The Road – 75 points/28 goals/47 assists/112 SOG
Nikita Kucherov SOG Odds
- Over 3.5 -110
- Under 3.5 -110
Kucherov recorded five shots on goal in both postseason games against the Canadiens and is in a great spot to hit this line at legal sports betting sites once again. Against Montreal over the 2025-2026 season, Kucherov recorded 12 total shots on goal.
Nikita Kucherov Anytime Goalscorer Odds +158
Kucherov has shown in the first two games of the playoffs that he is not scared to shoot the puck. He scored three goals against the Canadiens over the regular season and already scored against them in this postseason matchup.
His 2025-26 regular-season splits also show that he is a better bet on the road than at home to score, as he had 12 more goals on the road.
Along with standard anytime goalscorer odds and shots on goal lines, Bovada offers Nikita Kucherov betting specials.
- To Have 3+ Shots On Goal and Score 1+ Goal +195
- To Have 3+ Shots On Goal and 1+ Point -125
In the month of March, Kucherov has at least three shots on goal in eight of the nine games where he scored a goal. Looking at Kucherov’s regular season stats, he averaged 1.7 points per game and 3.03 shots on goal per game.
