Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 May 2026

Stanley Cup Playoffs Betting Preview: Sabres vs Canadiens

The Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9, 24-13-4 on the road) take on the Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10, 24-15-2 at home) at Bell Centre in Game 3 of this second-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series. The series is tied 1-1.

The Sabres are priced at an appealing +106 on the Moneyline and we’re backing them to get the win against Montreal. Buffalo have won five straight road games and we’re expecting that run to continue.

Buffalo opened the series with a 4-2 victory before the Canadiens bounced back with a 5-1 win two nights ago, with both games played at KeyBank Center.

The Canadiens finished with 28 shots on goal, with Alex Newhook scoring twice while Alexandre Carrier, Mike Matheson and Nick Suzuki each added a goal. Goalie Jakub Dobes starred with 29 saves and a .967 save percentage. Buffalo recorded 30 shots, with Zach Benson scoring the Sabres’ lone goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Habs have come out on top in seven of their last 10 games against the Sabres.

Starting Goalies

Alex Lyon (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-10-4	2.8	.906	3
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	29-10-4	2.8	.901	0

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction & Picks

Our expert Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop guidance to a correct score selection and a ready-made same game parlay.

Game Prediction

The Sabres are priced at +106 to win this Stanley Cup matchup and we’re backing them to edge out the Canadiens. The underdog Moneyline odds look appealing based on recent road performances.

The hockey predictions at Sportsgambler.com are always guided by the latest team news, injury updates and overall form. Once we've reviewed that, we dive into the most relevant NHL stats to confidently recommend every pick.

Key Sabres vs Canadiens stats:

• Sabres have won 5 consecutive games on the road.
• Sabres have won 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Sabres have won 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Canadiens have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Canadiens have lost their last 2 games at home.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 48.5% prospect of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Alex Tuch To Score +185

Alex Tuch (Sabres) has been on the scoresheet in his past 5 games on the road. He looks like a value bet to light the lamp and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +185.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 3 - 1 Canadiens

We’re predicting a 3-1 Sabres win, with odds of +1600 available on the correct score market. Buffalo’s recent road form makes this an appealing higher-risk, higher-reward betting angle.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Canadiens

1-0

Sabres

+5000

Canadiens

+4500

2-0

Sabres

+3500

Canadiens

+3500

2-1

Sabres

+1300

Canadiens

+1300

3-0

Sabres

+2800

Canadiens

+2800

3-1

Sabres

+1600

Canadiens

+1500

3-2

Sabres

+950

Canadiens

+900

4-0

Sabres

+4000

Canadiens

+4000

4-1

Sabres

+1500

Canadiens

+1300

4-2

Sabres

+1500

Canadiens

+1300

4-3

Sabres

+1150

Canadiens

+1050

5-0

Sabres

+1150

Canadiens

+5500

5-1

Sabres

+2900

Canadiens

+2200

5-2

Sabres

+1600

Canadiens

+1400

5-3

Sabres

+2200

Canadiens

+2000

5-4

Sabres

+1900

Canadiens

+1800

6-1

Sabres

+6000

Canadiens

+5000

6-2

Sabres

+4000

Canadiens

+3000

6-3

Sabres

+3300

Canadiens

+2500

6-4

Sabres

+5000

Canadiens

+4500

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Canadiens

+4000

7-2

Sabres

+5000

Canadiens

+7000

7-3

Sabres

+7000

Canadiens

+7000

7-4

Sabres

+7000

Canadiens

+6000

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Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean the Montreal Canadiens are -127 favorites to win and that means a 56% chance of landing a victory. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +105 about the Buffalo Sabres.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -141.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Sabres

+105

Canadiens

-127

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+165

Tie

+320

Canadiens

+128

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-238

Canadiens -1.5

+190

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+114

Over 5.5

-141

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Montreal Canadiens Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 17.3
• Blocks: 16.1
• Faceoff Wins : 24.8
• Hits: 28.1
• Giveaways: 14.4
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 28.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 14.5
• Blocks: 10.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.2
• Hits: 22.2
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 25.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 5.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 14.8
• Blocks: 15.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31
• Hits: 33.4
• Giveaways: 12.7
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 6.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 17.6
• Blocks: 15.2
• Faceoff Wins : 28
• Hits: 31.8
• Giveaways: 13.4
• Takeaways: 3.6

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