Last Updated on October 23, 2023 8:41 am by admin
The Canadiens and Sabres will have all the focus in the NHL on Monday, as they’re the only matchup of the night. With Buffalo listed as a large home favorite and the total sitting at 6.5, what’s the best bet for tonight’s Canadiens vs. Sabres matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
063 Montreal Canadiens (+152) at 064 Buffalo Sabres (-184); o/u 6.5
7:00 p.m. ET, Monday, October 23, 2023
KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
TV: NHL Network
Canadiens vs. Sabres Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our NHL Public Betting Page shows that 58% of bets are on the Sabres moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Montreal Canadiens DFS SPIN
Sean Monahan had a power-play goal and an even-strength assist over 18:13 of ice time in Saturday’s 3-2 overtime win against the Capitals. Monahan recorded his second multi-point effort in three games. He was well positioned to redirect Nick Suzuki’s pass for Montreal’s first goal, then set up Brendan Gallagher’s first goal of the season. Monahan has two goals, two assists, nine shots on goal and four PIM while averaging 18:20 TOI (4:45 PPTOI) through four games.
Buffalo Sabres DFS SPIN
Jeff Skinner had a goal and an assist in Saturday’s 3-1 win over the Islanders. The 35-goal man from last season put the Sabres up 1-0 late on the second period. Casey Mittelstadt forced a turnover along the wall, took the puck to the slot and dished to Skinner at the bottom of the right circle. It’s Skinner’s second of the season, and he has three points in his last three games. The 31-year-old has topped the 30-goal mark on six occasions during his career, and there’s nothing to suggest he won’t hit the same height again in 2023-24.
Canadiens vs. Sabres NHL Betting Trends
Montreal is 7-2 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal’s last 8 games
The over/under has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 5 games
Buffalo is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Canadiens vs. Sabres NHL Betting Prediction
Take the over. The over has cashed in six out of Montreal’s last eight games overall and is 7-3 in the Habs’ last 10 games on the road. In Montreal’s last six games against an opponent in the Eastern Conference, the over is also 5-1.
Canadiens vs. Sabres NHL Prediction: CANADIENS/SABRES OVER 6.5