Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/15

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The Montreal Canadiens will visit the Buffalo Sabres for an NHL regular season game. This game will take place at the KeyBank Center on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the game on ESPN+.

Montreal comes into the game with a 26-15-7 record. They are ranked 4th in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Buffalo holds a 25-16-4 record, placing them 4th in the same division. Both teams have shown strong performances this season, making this an exciting game to watch.

Canadiens vs Sabres Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Montreal Canadiens Puck Line +1.5 (-270), Buffalo Sabres Puck Line -1.5 (+210), Montreal Canadiens MoneyLine -105, Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine -114, Over/Under 6.0 (-122/+100)

Montreal Canadiens Team Preview

The Montreal Canadiens have had a mixed performance in their recent games. They secured a win against the Vancouver Canucks with a score of 6-3. However, they faced losses against the Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings.

The Canadiens have been effective in scoring with a total of 157 goals this season, ranking 4th. Their assist count is also high with 268, placing them 5th. Despite these numbers, they have struggled in some games, like the one against Detroit where they couldn’t score.

Sam Montembeault has been active in the net, with 410 saves in 19 games. Jacob Fowler has also contributed with 216 saves in 9 games. The team’s goaltending depth is notable, with multiple goalies sharing the workload.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have been scoring well in their recent games. In their last five games, they scored five goals in four of them. They rank 10th in goals this season with 145 goals.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been strong in goal for the Sabres. He has played 17 games with 407 saves. Luukkonen has 10 wins and 6 losses this season.

Top players like Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch are key for the Sabres. Thompson has 22 goals and 22 assists. Tuch has contributed 15 goals and 23 assists this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are slightly favored to win with a moneyline of -114. They have a strong offensive record with 145 goals and 251 assists, ranking 10th and 11th, respectively. The Montreal Canadiens are close behind, but with the Sabres’ better overall stats, the pick is for Buffalo to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The total goals line is set at 6.0, with the over favored at -122. Both teams have shown good scoring ability, and their defensive stats suggest they might allow goals. With the projected score of 4-3, the recommendation is to take the over, expecting a total of 7 goals.