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Canadiens vs. Sabres Free Pick

BUFFALO, NY (The Spread) – The Canadiens have had issues with the Sabres in the recent past. Will that trend continue tonight when the two teams square off at 7:30PM ET?

ODDS: Oddsmakers have installed the Sabres as –119 money line favorites over the Canadiens, while the over/under total for this game is currently sitting at 5 goals. Montreal enters play with a 23-25-10 overall record and is 12-13-2 on the road, while Buffalo is 24-27-6 overall and 13-11-6 at home.

LINE MOVEMENT: The Sabres opened as –120 money line favorites but their odds have dropped slightly to –119, while the Canadiens opened as +111 money line underdogs and now their odds have dropped to +110.

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PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers placed on tonight’s game, 51% of NHL public bettors currently favor the Canadiens. This information is subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date public betting numbers.

NHL FREE PICK: Take Buffalo. According to latest NHL trends, the Canadiens are 0-6 in their last six games versus the Sabres and 9-19 in their last 28 trips to Buffalo. The Sabres are also 12-5 in their last 17 games on Friday while the Canadiens are 3-13 in their last 16 games playing on one day of rest. Montreal is 3-7 in its last 10 games versus the Northeast and 6-13 in its last 19 contests when its opponent scores two goals or less in its previous game.

FRIDAY NHL FREE PICK: BUFFALO SABRES –119