| MATCHUP | Buffalo Sabres | Montreal Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 2-3-0 | 2-2-1 |
| Spread | +1.5 -192 | -1.5 160 |
| Moneyline | +130 | -155 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115) |
| Where | Bell Centre, Montreal, QC | |
| When | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens meet Tuesday in NHL action at the Bell Centre. Here’s a Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction. This article will include a Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Pick.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Mammoth, beat the Panthers, and they play the Maple Leafs next. The Sabres have split their last 12 games.
The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 2.67 goals per game and are scoring 13.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Tage Thompson leads Buffalo with 4 goals, Owen Power has 6 assists, and Rasmus Dahlin has 19 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3.67 goals per game and are killing 60 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 13 goals on 69 shots faced, and Colten Ellis has given up 8 goals on 69 shots.
Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview
The Montreal Canadiens lost to the Predators, beat the Red Wings, and they play the Capitals next. The Canadiens have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.8 goals per game and are scoring on 5.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Nick Suzuki leads Montreal with 3 goals, Lane Hutson has 4 assists, and Cole Caufield has 19 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.8 goals per game and are killing 76.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jakub Dobes has given up 13 goals on 90 shots faced, and Jacob Fowler has allowed 3 goals on 48 shots.
Why the Montreal Canadiens will win
- The Canadiens have won eight of their last 10 games at Bell Centre when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Sabres have lost four of their last five night games following a win.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in five of their last six games when playing with a rest advantage against the Sabres.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games following a win.
- The Sabres have lost the second period in each of their last four games as underdogs at Bell Centre when tied after the first period.
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The underdogs have won each of the last four games between the Sabres and Canadiens.
- The Canadiens have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a win.
- The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games as a favorite when playing with a rest advantage.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last nine Tuesday road games.
- The Canadiens have lost the second period in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Canadiens’ last five night games against the Sabres following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Sabres’ last four games as underdogs following a home win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six night games between two teams from the Atlantic Division have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last seven games between the Sabres and Canadiens.
Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts
- Nick Suzuki has scored a goal in three of the Canadiens’ last four games.
- Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games against the Sabres.
- Jake Evans has scored five career goals against the Sabres- the most against any opponent (including playoffs).
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Tage Thompson has scored a goal in four of the Sabres’ last five games.
- Tage Thompson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last five road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Tage Thompson is the only player in the league to have recorded 6+ shots in three or more consecutive appearances this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Montreal Canadiens rank T1st in the league in shorthanded goals allowed this season (0).
- The Montreal Canadiens have suffered the most equal-matchup losses when tied or leading after Period 1 this season (3).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 25th in the league in power play percentage this season (13.64%).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank T1st in the league in short-handed goals allowed this season (0).
Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Injury Report
The Canadiens will be without Sam Montembeault, Oliver Kapanen, Bryce Pickford, Ivan Demidov, and Lucas Condotta. Florian Xhekaj is considered day-to-day.
The Sabres will be without Alex Lyon, Rasmus Dahlin, Conor Timmins, Topias Leinonen, Jack Rathbone, and Jason Zucker.
Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction
The Habs have had issues stringing wins together lately, but the Sabres have issues defensively, and they’re on the end of a back-to-back. Usually, defensive problems don’t improve on the road or on potentially tired legs. After a shaky start to the season, the Habs should like their chances to get a feel-good win. I’ll lay the somewhat reasonable price with the Canadiens at home.