Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction 2-21-24 Picks

The Buffalo Sabres look for a win after splitting their last 10 games. The Montreal Canadiens need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens prediction.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres recently beat the Wild while losing to the Panthers and Ducks. The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 2.93 goals per game and are scoring on 14.6 percent of their power play opportunities. JJ Peterka leads Buffalo with 19 goals, Casey Mittlelstadt has 31 assists and Rasmus Dahlin has 167 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3.07 goals per game and are killing 79.8 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Devon Levi has given up 62 goals on 571 shots faced, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 74 goals on 825 shots.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens recently lost to the Rangers and Capitals, while beating the Ducks. The Montreal Canadiens are averaging 2.78 goals per game and are scoring on 20.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Nick Suzuki leads Montreal with 20 goals, Mike Matheson has 34 assists and Cole Caufield has 208 shots on goal. Defensively, the Montreal Canadiens are allowing 3.53 goals per game and are killing 74 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Allen has given up 67 goals on 634 shots faced, and Sam Montembeault has allowed 83 goals on 854 shots. The Canadiens will meet the Penguins, Devils, and Coyotes after this one.

Montreal Canadiens Team Facts

• The Canadiens have lost each of their last six games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last 11 night games at Bell Centre following a home loss.
• The favorites have won the third period in seven of the last eight games between the Sabres and Canadiens at Bell Centre.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last 17 games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.

Buffalo Sabres Team Facts

• The underdogs have won four of the Sabres’ last five games.
• The favorites have covered the puck line in each of the Sabres’ last five games at Bell Centre.
• The favorites have won the third period in seven of the Sabres’ last eight games at Bell Centre.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last 10 Wednesday games.

Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens prediction

The Montreal Canadiens can’t get out of their own way right now as the losses are piling up and playing at home hasn’t helped where they’re 11-15-3 on the season. The Buffalo Sabres are in much better form, they’re playing the better hockey right now, and they just smoked the Habs last month by a score of 6-1. The Sabres in the favorite role, especially on the road, can be tricky, but it’s hard to get behind the Canadiens with confidence. Give me the Sabres.