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Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Trends
Updated:May 7, 2026 2:17 AM EDT
The upcoming NHL matchup on May 8, 2026, features the Montreal Canadiens visiting the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Buffalo leads the series 1-0 after a 4-2 victory on May 6. Buffalo boasts a strong home record with a 28-16 straight-up home performance and a 23-22 ATS home record, while Montreal holds a 26-19 away record and 30-16 ATS away. The Sabres have a higher power play percentage, while the Canadiens excel in penalty kill and 5-on-5 percentages. The game will air on TNT, CBC, TruTV, TVA Sports, Sportsnet, and HBO Max. Goalie starters and injury reports suggest likely lineups. Betting odds favor Buffalo at -140 moneyline, with a puck line of -1.5 and a total set at 6 points, indicating a moderately defensive game. These betting trends and game insights provide a data-driven perspective for the Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres contest.
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50-40 (9th)Against the Spread52-37 (4th)
30-16Home / Away23-22
+12.0Units+18.1
+10.7Home / Away+6.8
13.50%ROI20.62%
23.76%Home / Away15.42%
51-38-1 (6th)Win - Loss55-33-1 (3rd)
26-19-1Home / Away28-16-1
46-41-3Over / Under42-43-4
23-21-2Home / Away22-21-2
3.4Goals3.5
26.3Shots28.1
15.1Missed Shots15
5.9Assists5.8
4.3Penalties3.9
10.4Penalty Minutes9.7
22.1Hits19.2
13.7Giveaways15.5
4.4Takeaways5
16.2Blocked Shots14.2
3Power Plays3
54.8Faceoffs57.1
28Faceoffs Won26.2
26.9Faceoffs Lost30.9
51%Faceoff Win %45%
27.7Shots Against28.8
3.1Goals Against2.9
24.8Saves26.2
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 Philadelphia 47-4358% +144Bookmaker | |||||||
 Buffalo 55-33-10% -128Bet105 | |||||||
 Anaheim 48-42- -102Heritage | |||||||
 Minnesota 50-39-1- +114BetOnline |
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