Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Picks and Predictions for Tuesday October 13 2026
The Buffalo Sabres are set to hit the ice on Tuesday in a game against the Montreal Canadiens. The game is taking place at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. The puck drop time is 6:30 PM EST. The television coverage is available on several networks like TSN2, RDS, MSG-B, and ESPN+. Now, it is interesting to note that the Sabres are playing on Monday and this is the first game for the Canadiens since Saturday. At the time of this writing the odds had not been released yet. Make sure you are ready for all the NHL action with our free NHL picks.
Sabres Need Their Offense To Respond
Buffalo is coming into this game here with a 2-3-0 record overall. The last game prior to their play on Monday was a 4-1 loss in a game against Utah. That comes on the heels of a loss to the Dallas Stars that seen the Sabres offense completely missing in a 4-0 shutout. In the last 2 games the Sabres have only managed to get a single goal scored.
The defense for Buffalo has been a major concern giving up 19 goals on the year and a total of 3.80 goals per game. The offense for Buffalo has been missing on the season with a total of 11 goals or only 2.20 goals per game scored. Buffalo has ended up getting a total of 26.4 shots per game, but the power play is horrible for Buffalo. The Sabres have ended up getting a conversion only once out of 17 attempts.
Canadiens Look To Build On A Dramatic Shootout Victory
Montreal as the title states is coming here after getting a very impressive victory in their last game on the ice. The game ended up being a 1-0 shootout victory over the Detroit Red Wings. The three games prior to that were all losses by a score of 5-2, 6-4, and 6-5. The 6-5 loss was against the Penguins in overtime.
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The Canadiens have very similar statistics to the Sabres, but the main issue is the fact that the Canadiens defense has struggled as well. The offense for Montreal is getting 2.80 goals per game and a total of 14 goals score on the season. The defense for Montreal has allowed 19 goals on the year and that equates to 3.80 goals per game. When it comes to the shooting the Canadiens have ended up getting 26.4 shots per game, but have struggled on the power play as well with 1 conversion on 17 attempts.
Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Picks and Predictions
Moneyline Pick — Montreal Canadiens
Montreal gets the advantage in a matchup between two teams searching for greater consistency. Neither club has been particularly reliable defensively, but the Canadiens have the benefit of home ice and additional rest while Buffalo plays Florida on Monday. Fowler's recent shutout also gives Montreal a potential goaltending advantage, provided he receives the assignment again. Buffalo's offense has been exceptionally quiet, scoring just one goal across its last two completed games, and its goaltending injuries add another layer of uncertainty. Montreal has problems of its own, especially with several players unavailable, but the combination of rest, home ice, and Buffalo's recent offensive struggles makes the Canadiens the preferred moneyline side.
Total Pick — Over 5.5 Goals, If Available
The over is worth considering if the total is posted at 5.5 goals. Both teams have allowed 19 goals through five games, and neither has demonstrated consistently reliable defensive play. Montreal's shutout against Detroit was impressive, but its previous three games featured 28 combined goals, including totals of 11 against Pittsburgh and 10 against Carolina. Buffalo has also allowed four or more goals in three of five outings. Fowler's recent performance creates some under risk, and Buffalo's poor offensive form cannot be ignored, but the larger early-season picture suggests that defensive mistakes and goaltending uncertainty could create enough scoring opportunities to push this matchup beyond five goals. I would be considerably less enthusiastic about an over at 6.5.
Final Picks: Montreal Canadiens Moneyline | Over 5.5 Goals (target line)
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