<p>The NHL regular season is underway, and the Buffalo Sabres are set to play against the Montreal Canadiens. This game takes place at the Bell Centre on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.</p> <p>The Sabres, led by head coach Lindy Ruff, come into the game with a 2-3 record. Meanwhile, the Canadiens, coached by Martin St. Louis, hold a 4-2 record. Both teams are part of the Eastern Atlantic Division and aim to improve their standings early in the season.</p> <h2>Sabres vs Canadiens Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens</li><li>Venue: Bell Centre</li><li>Date: Monday, October 20, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine +127, Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -150</li></ul> <h2>Buffalo Sabres Team Preview</h2> <p>The Buffalo Sabres have had a mixed start to their season. They won against the Florida Panthers with a score of 3-0 and the Ottawa Senators 8-4. However, they faced losses against the Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers.</p> <p>Key players for the Sabres include Josh Doan, Zach Benson, and Tage Thompson. Doan has 5 points in 5 games, while Benson and Thompson also contribute with points and assists. Jason Zucker has been active, scoring 3 goals in the early part of the season.</p> <p>In goal, Alex Lyon has been the main player with 5 games played. He has recorded 2 wins and 156 saves. The team has yet to secure a shutout from their goalies this season.</p> <h2>Montreal Canadiens Team Preview</h2> <p>The Montreal Canadiens have had a mixed start to their recent games. They lost to the New York Rangers by a score of 4-3 on October 18. Before that, they secured a narrow win over the Nashville Predators with a 3-2 victory on October 16.</p> <p>In their match against the Seattle Kraken on October 14, the Canadiens clinched a win by a score of 5-4. This added to their winning streak, which included a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks on October 11. Their most dominant performance came against the Detroit Red Wings, winning 5-1 on October 9.</p> <p>Nick Suzuki has been a key player, scoring 1 goal and providing 7 assists in 6 games. Cole Caufield has also been impressive with 5 goals and 3 assists. In goal, Sam Montembeault has played 4 games with 2 wins and 78 saves, while Jakub Dobes has 2 wins in his 2 appearances.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Montreal Canadiens are favored to win against the Buffalo Sabres with a moneyline of -150. The Sabres have a moneyline of +127, making them the underdog. Based on the stats, the Canadiens have an edge with more goals and assists, so picking Montreal to win is reasonable.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 6.0, with the over at -120 and the under at -102. Considering both teams' goals against and shots on goal, the game could be high-scoring. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of Montreal, suggesting taking the over.</p>

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