Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Picks & Predictions for Monday, October 20, 2025
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The Montreal Canadiens will host the Buffalo Sabres on Monday. The game is scheduled for 7:30 PM est at the Bell Centre in Canada. Montreal is a -150 home favorite and the total is set at 6.5 goals. Stay up to date with our expert's Free NHL Picks.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
The Buffalo Sabres are 2-3 on the season and sit 6th in the Atlantic Division. Buffalo started the season 0-3 but have won their last two games. The Sabres beat Florida 3-0 in their last game. Josh Doan led the way with 2 goals. Doan and Zach Benson each have 5 points on the season which leads the team. Alex Lyon will make his 6th start in net for the Buffalo Sabres. Lyon is 2-3 on the season with one shutout. Lyon has allowed 12 goals and carries a .929 save percentage.
Montreal Canadiens Preview
The Montreal Canadiens are 4-2 on the season and sit 2nd in the Atlantic Division. Montreal carries a 2-1 home ice record. The Canadiens lost to the NY Rangers 4-3 in their last game. Montreal had three different goal scorers in the loss. The Canadiens are averaging 3.5 goals scored per game. Sam Montembeault will make his 5th start in net for the Montreal Canadiens. Montembeault is 2-2 on the season with 13 goals allowed. Montembeault carries a .857 save percentage.
Sabres vs Canadiens Picks & Predictions
The Buffalo Sabres are seeking their third straight win. Buffalo has scored 11 goals over their last two games. Buffalo shows value as an underdog in this matchup. The Sabres coming off a solid win over Florida and look to be playing good hockey right now. Take the underdog.
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Final Score Prediction: Buffalo Sabres win 4-3.
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Sabres vs Canadiens Best Free Picks
- Buffalo Sabres +125
- OVER 6.5 goals