Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Canadiens vs Sabres pick and preview and see who we think will win and cover the puck line in Buffalo.
- The Canadiens sit at 4-9-2.
- In terms of giveaways, the Canadiens are currently 24th in the league.
- The Canadiens are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Penguins.
- The Sabres face Montreal with a record of 7-7-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Sabres are currently 8th in the league.
- The Sabres are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Red Wings.
Canadiens vs Sabres Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Canadiens versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 12:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 vs. the Canadiens.
Canadiens vs. Sabres Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres
- Where: Buffalo at KeyBank Center
- Date: Monday, November 11th
- Betting Odds BUF -1.5, MON +169 | BUF -201 O/U 6.5
Canadiens Preview: Can the Canadiens Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Montreal’s 3-1 loss to the Penguins dropped their record to 4-9-2 this season. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the game’s 4 total goals fell short of that mark.
Christian Dvorak scored Montreal’s only goal, which came in the third period. The Penguins added an empty-net goal with 0:45 left to seal the win.
Montreal’s offense was limited to just one goal in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh. Christian Dvorak found the net for the first time this season, scoring 5:32 into the third period. Emil Heineman picked up his first assist of the year, while Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh assist.
The Canadiens recorded 26 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 20 in the game. They were held scoreless through the first two periods before Dvorak’s goal in the third.
Montreal's defense gave up the opening goal at 15:57 of the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. They also allowed a late empty-netter with 45 seconds left in the third. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Canadiens' defense finished with 4 takeaways and 28 hits.
Sabres Preview: Can Buffalo Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Following a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres are now 7-7-1. Buffalo held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second to secure the win.
Buffalo entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals. The combined 3 goals fell well short of that number.
Buffalo took 32 shots on goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, but only Alex Tuch found the net. Tuch's fifth goal of the season came shorthanded, at 8:21 in the first period. The Sabres had 13 giveaways and went scoreless in the second and third periods.
Despite the lack of scoring, Buffalo's offense was active, with Tuch taking 5 shots on goal. The Sabres were shut out on the power play and recorded no assists in the game.
Buffalo's defense gave up two goals, both in the second period, after leading 1-0. Both goals were power-play scores by Dylan Larkin. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.
Canadiens vs Sabres Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last five games away from home, the Canadiens have a straight up record of 1-4 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 2 goals per game in these contests.
- When looking at their past ten home matchups, Buffalo has an puck line record of 5-5 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 6-4 overall in these games.
- Through their last five games as the underdog, the Sabres have an puck line record of 4-1 and a straight up mark of 3-2.
- As the betting favorite, the Canadiens have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 2-1.
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Canadiens vs Sabres Free Pick
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