NHL game preview

Buffalo Sabres at Montréal Canadiens

projected score, fair-odds context, available venue conditions, and current value for this matchup.

Game details

StartsOct 13, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT
Market coverage3 tracked opportunitiesUpdated Oct 12, 4:43 PM EDT

Market read

Matchup outlook

The market-implied score favors Montréal Canadiens 4.0–2.5 over Buffalo Sabres, a 1.5-goal margin. The consensus total is 6.5, with Montréal Canadiens -1.5 at home.

Current market

Best current game edges

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C

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Buffalo Sabres @ Montréal Canadiens

+164DraftKings

Montréal Canadiens -1.5

Estimated edge
1.5%
Fair odds
+154
Starts
Oct 13, 6:40 PM EDT

Player markets

Current player prop edges

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C

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Zach Benson

+100FanDuel

Under 1.5 shots on goal

Estimated edge
1.2%
Fair odds
-105
Starts
Oct 13, 6:40 PM EDT
D

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Lane Hutson

-115FanDuel

Over 1.5 shots on goal

Estimated edge
1.1%
Fair odds
-120
Starts
Oct 13, 6:40 PM EDT