Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Betting Pick & Prediction for Game 6 on 5/16

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The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are set for Game 6 in the NHL Playoffs. The game will be held at Bell Centre on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 8:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ABC.

The Canadiens lead the series 3-2 in this best-of-7 showdown. They have a postseason record of 7-5, with a home record of 2-3. The Sabres, led by coach Lindy Ruff, have a 6-5 postseason record and are 4-1 in away games.

Sabres vs Canadiens Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL Playoffs
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Venue: Bell Centre
  • Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
  • Betting Odds:
    • Buffalo Sabres Puck Line: +1.5 (-183)
    • Montreal Canadiens Puck Line: -1.5 (+151)
    • Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine: +144
    • Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine: -169
    • Over: 6.5 (+105)
    • Under: 6.5 (-128)

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have had a mixed postseason so far. They recently won against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 4 by one goal, finishing 3-2. In this game, Tage Thompson was a standout with one goal and one assist.

In the postseason, the Sabres have scored 33 goals, ranking 5th. Their power play has been effective, with 6 goals scored in this situation. However, they rank 13th in goals against, with 31 scored on them.

Tage Thompson leads the team with 11 points from 4 goals and 7 assists. Josh Doan and Rasmus Dahlin have also been key players. Alex Lyon has been the primary goalie, with 4 wins in 9 games.

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have shown strong performance in the postseason. They scored 37 goals, ranking them fourth in this category. They also ranked third in assists with 66, indicating solid teamwork.

The Canadiens’ defense has been effective too. They ranked second in both blocks and takeaways, with 201 blocks and 57 takeaways. Their goaltender, Jakub Dobes, has been a key player, with 299 saves made, placing him third among goaltenders.

Top players like Nick Suzuki and Alex Newhook have contributed significantly. Suzuki has 12 points with 4 goals and 8 assists. Newhook leads in goals with 6, showing his offensive skills in the postseason.

BTB Betting Pick

The Montreal Canadiens are the favorites with a moneyline of -169. They have scored more goals and have stronger defensive stats compared to the Buffalo Sabres. With this, the Canadiens are likely to win, with a projected score of 4-3 in their favor.

The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the under at -128. Both teams have shown strong offensive capabilities, but the Canadiens’ defense could keep the score lower. Therefore, taking the under 6.5 seems reasonable, given the projected total of 7 goals.