Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/22

This article was published on Jan 22, 2026. Today’s picks NHL picks

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The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This game is part of the NHL Regular Season, and it will be broadcast on ESPN+. The Sabres come into this game with a record of 27-17-5, while the Canadiens hold a record of 28-15-7.

Buffalo’s head coach, Lindy Ruff, leads the team from the Eastern Atlantic Division. They currently rank 5th in the conference and 4th in their division. On the other side, Montreal is coached by Martin St. Louis and also plays in the Eastern Atlantic Division. The Canadiens are 4th in the conference and 3rd in the division. Both teams have secured one shutout win this season.

Sabres vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -138, Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine +116

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres recently played against the Nashville Predators, securing a win with a score of 5-3. Konsta Helenius stood out with 1 goal and 2 assists, while Noah Ostlund added 2 goals. The Sabres took 33 shots on goal, and goalie Alex Lyon made 31 saves on 34 shots.

In their game against the Carolina Hurricanes, the Sabres faced a 1-2 loss. Rasmus Dahlin scored the only goal for Buffalo. The team managed only 18 shots on goal and 12 blocks during the game.

Buffalo had a close game with the Minnesota Wild but lost 4-5. Ryan McLeod and Jack Quinn each contributed with a goal and an assist. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was in the net, saving 30 of the 35 shots he faced.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are entering the game on a high note. They recently secured a narrow 4-3 win against the Minnesota Wild. In that game, Lane Hutson and Cole Caufield both contributed with goals, while the team managed 33 shots on goal.

In a recent 6-5 victory over the Ottawa Senators, the Canadiens showed strong offensive play. Cole Caufield was a standout player, netting two goals and one assist. The team capitalized on power plays, scoring twice with the advantage.

Despite some ups and downs, the Canadiens have been putting up solid numbers this season. They are ranked third in goals with 170 and have a strong presence in assists, ranking fourth with 292. Their defense is also noteworthy, with 832 blocks, placing them second in the league.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored to win against the Buffalo Sabres with a moneyline of -138. The Sabres are the underdogs at +116. Given the Canadiens’ strong performance in goals and assists, with ranks of 3rd and 4th, they are likely to come out on top. The projected score is Canadiens 4, Sabres 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the over at -110 and the under at -112. Both teams have high ranks in goals, suggesting a high-scoring game. The projected total of 7 aligns with the over. Therefore, the recommendation is to bet on the over 6.5 for this game.