Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 4 on 5/12

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The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are set to play Game 4 of their playoff series. The Canadiens hold a 2-1 lead in the best-of-7 series. The game will take place at the Bell Centre on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 7:00 PM and will be shown on ESPN.

The Canadiens have a postseason record of 6-4, with a home record of 2-2. The Sabres come in with a 5-4 postseason record, including a 3-1 record on the road. Both teams are part of the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division.

Sabres vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL Playoffs
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens -1.5 (+175), Buffalo Sabres +1.5 (-219)

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have faced some challenges in their recent postseason games. In their last game against the Montreal Canadiens, they lost by a score of 6-2. Despite this, Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin managed to score a goal each.

During the postseason, the Sabres have scored a total of 27 goals, ranking them fifth. They have also been active in defense with 290 hits and 121 blocks. Alex Lyon has been the primary goalie, playing in eight games and making 186 saves.

Top players like Alex Tuch and Josh Doan have contributed significantly. Tuch has scored four goals and has seven points in nine games. Doan has added two goals and five assists, showing his ability to support the team’s offense.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have shown strong performances in their recent games. They secured a win against the Buffalo Sabres, scoring 6-2. Alex Newhook stood out with 2 goals and 4 shots on goal.

In the series against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Canadiens won a tight game 2-1. Nick Suzuki was key, scoring a goal and contributing with 3 hits. The team recorded 43 hits, displaying their physical play.

Goaltender Jakub Dobes has been reliable for Montreal. He has made 247 saves in 10 postseason games. His efforts have contributed to the team’s 6 wins during this period.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are favored with a moneyline of -136 against the Buffalo Sabres at +116. Both teams have had a strong postseason start, but Montreal’s better overall stats in goals and assists give them an edge. With their solid performance in faceoffs and takeaways, picking Montreal to win straight up seems reasonable. The projected score is Montreal 4, Buffalo 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under at -137. Both teams have shown offensive strength, but their defensive stats are also notable. Given the postseason performance, a combined score around 7 is likely. Therefore, taking the over at +110 aligns with the projected total score of 7.