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The Buffalo Sabres (3-3-0) and Montreal Canadiens (2-2-1) meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 6:30 p.m. EDT at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The game will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The Canadiens are favored at -155 on the moneyline, with the Sabres +130 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6.5 (-105o / -115u).
Let's get into our Sabres vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks.
Sabres vs. Canadiens Prediction
- Pick: Canadiens ML (-155, DraftKings)
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Sabres vs Canadiens Odds
| Sabres Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -192 | 6.5 -105o / -115u | +130 |
| Canadiens Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +160 | 6.5 -105o / -115u | -155 |
- Sabres vs. Canadiens puck line: Canadiens -1.5 (+160), Sabres +1.5 (-192)
- Sabres vs. Canadiens over/under: 6.5 (-105o / -115u)
- Sabres vs. Canadiens moneyline: Sabres +130, Canadiens -155
- Sabres vs. Canadiens best bet: Canadiens ML (-155, DraftKings)
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Like the Panthers, the Sabres are also on the back end of a back-to-back after handling Florida 5-3. This will also be the third game in the last four nights for them. It’s unclear who the Sabres will start in this game, as Colten Ellis was pulled after allowing two goals on nine shots on Monday.
Meanwhile, the Canadiens have struggled lately, going 1-2-1 in their last four games, with the one win being in a shootout against the Red Wings. However, they’re on two days' rest and have home-ice advantage here, so it’s not surprising to see them as heavy favorites.
I’m willing to drink the juice on the better team here. The fact that they’re more well-rested is the key. With that in mind, we’ll go with Canadiens ML (-155).
Best Bet: Canadiens ML (-155, DraftKings)
