Miguel Solomons
Dailysports's expert
Buffalo Sabres
Montreal Canadiens
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On Monday evening, we have a National Hockey League matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens. The game starts at 18:30 CET, and I’m suggesting a bet on the winner of this game.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens: Match Facts and H2H
- Buffalo is currently on a three-game winning streak. In contrast, Montreal has lost its last six games.
- Montreal has lost eight of their last ten games.
- In four of Montreal's last five away games against Buffalo, the total has been under 1:0.
- The "over" total has hit in seven of Buffalo's last nine games against Eastern Conference teams.
- The Canadiens have the worst defense in the league, conceding 62 goals in 15 games.
- In last season’s NHL series, Montreal and Buffalo faced each other four times, splitting the series 2-2.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens: Match Preview
Buffalo has been inconsistent this season. In their first six games, they lost five times. Then they won three in a row, followed by another three losses, and now they’re back on a three-game winning streak. In their last game, the Sabres beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 in overtime. As a result, Buffalo is now on the playoff bubble, with 15 points from 15 games, slightly behind the Tampa Bay Lightning, who hold the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference.
Montreal started the season strong, winning two of their first three games. However, their performance has since deteriorated. They’ve lost four, won two, and are now on a six-game losing streak, during which they’ve conceded 29 goals. In their last seven games, the Habs have allowed an average of three goals per game. Additionally, Montreal has the worst defense in the league, allowing 62 goals in 15 games. As a result, the Canadiens sit at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Prediction
Montreal is currently in very poor form, with significant defensive issues, which won’t help against Buffalo. While the Sabres have also been inconsistent, they are in notably better shape than the Canadiens. My bet is on a Buffalo win, with odds of 1.82.
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