Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 3 on 5/10

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The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens meet for Game 3 of their playoff series at Bell Centre. The series is tied at 1-1, making this a pivotal game. Fans can catch the action on ESPN this Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM.

Buffalo has been strong on the road, with a 3-0 away record in the postseason. The Sabres’ head coach, Lindy Ruff, will look to continue their success. On the other side, Montreal is coming off a win and will aim to defend their home ice under coach Martin St. Louis.

Sabres vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Sunday, May 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres +106, Montreal Canadiens -124

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres recently played against the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins. In their latest game against the Canadiens, they lost 5-1. Zach Benson scored the only goal for the Sabres in that game.

Alex Lyon is the primary goalie for the Sabres. He has played in seven games this postseason with four wins. Lyon has saved 155 shots and allowed 11 goals so far.

On the offensive side, Alex Tuch is a key player for the Sabres. He has scored four goals and assisted on three in eight games. Tage Thompson and Bowen Byram are also important, each with multiple points this postseason.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have shown strong performance in recent games. They had a convincing 5-1 win against the Buffalo Sabres in Game 2 of the Eastern Semifinals. Alex Newhook was a standout player with two goals in that game.

In the 2026 postseason, the Canadiens have scored 23 goals and are ranked seventh. They have also been effective with power plays, scoring six power play goals, placing them third. Their defense is solid, with 349 hits and 156 blocks, ranking second and third respectively.

Nick Suzuki is a key player for the Canadiens with eight points in the postseason. Lane Hutson has also contributed with seven points, showing strength in defense with 16 blocks. Jakub Dobes has been reliable in goal, with 221 saves over nine games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored to win with a moneyline of -124. They have a strong record in faceoffs and takeaways, ranking 3rd and 1st, respectively. Considering these stats and their performance, the Canadiens are the pick to win the game.

The over/under for the game is set at 5.5. Both teams have shown they can score, with the Sabres ranked 5th in goals and the Canadiens 7th. With these offensive stats, the over is the recommended pick.