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Sabres vs. Canadiens odds, prediction, time: 2026 NHL playoff picks, Game 1 best bets from proven model
TL;DR
The Buffalo Sabres face the Montreal Canadiens in Game 1 of the 2026 NHL playoffs on Wednesday. Buffalo is favored at -130, with an over/under of 5.5 total goals.
Key points
- Buffalo Sabres host Montreal Canadiens in Game 1
- Game scheduled for 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center
- Buffalo favored at -130 on the money line
- Over/under for total goals set at 5.5
- Montreal leads all-time playoff series 4-3
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A second-round series in the 2026 Stanley Cup playoffs gets underway on Wednesday as the Buffalo Sabres host the Montreal Canadiens. Buffalo (50-23-9) defeated Boston in six games in the first round for its first series win since 2007. Montreal (48-24-10) knocked off Tampa in seven games in a series in which the teams alternated wins throughout. This is the eight postseason matchup between these franchises, with Montreal holding the 4-3 series edge.
The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. These teams split their four regular-season matchups. The latest Canadiens vs. Sabres odds have Buffalo as the -130 favorite on the money line (risk $130 to win $100), while the over/under for total goals scored is 5.5. Before making any Sabres vs. Canadiens picks, check out the NHL predictions and betting advice for Canadiens vs. Sabres from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Q&A
What time does the Sabres vs. Canadiens Game 1 start?
The game starts at 7 p.m. ET.
What are the betting odds for the Sabres vs. Canadiens playoff game?
Buffalo is the -130 favorite on the money line, with an over/under of 5.5 total goals.
How did the Sabres and Canadiens perform in the first round of the playoffs?
The Sabres defeated Boston in six games, while the Canadiens knocked off Tampa in seven games.
What is the playoff series history between the Sabres and Canadiens?
Montreal leads the postseason series 4-3 against Buffalo.