The Sabres will play the Canadiens on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres currently have a 93.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Montreal Canadiens heading into this matchup with a 94.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres have a 11-11-2 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Buffalo Sabres now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens start this game with a 14-10-1 record as a home team. That puts them 6th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres rank 10th (163) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Montreal Canadiens, currently rank 3rd (172) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Buffalo Sabres rank 13th (153) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Montreal Canadiens, they've given up 167 goals this season, ranking them 5th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Buffalo Sabres have a 3-0 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 2-4 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres have a 27-17-5 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 28-15-7 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Sabres clash with Canadiens in crucial matchup...
Buffalo stands at 27-17-5, Montreal at 28-15-7 this season...
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Buffalo has a 0.551 win percentage, Montreal a 0.560 win percentage...
Sabres have tallied 59 points, Canadiens have 63...
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May the best team emerge victorious in this thrilling contest!
Best Sabres at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Montreal Canadiens are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Buffalo Sabres are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +195 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 -235 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Sabres
Canadiens
1/22/26 7:08pm EST | +100-120 |
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 50%.
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 54.55%.
Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
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Sabres
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/22/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -225No +165Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
BUF at MTL 1/22/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1353 u -102Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
BUF at MTL 1/22/26 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -140Bet |
Alex Tuch
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at MTL 1/22/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at MTL 1/22/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Nick Suzuki
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at MTL 1/22/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Tage Thompson
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at MTL 1/22/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 57 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 0.561 | 72 | 30 | 199 | 187 | +12.0 | 16-11-1 | 16-6-7 | 2-4 | 6-3-1 | W1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 57 | 32 | 19 | 6 | 0.561 | 70 | 29 | 195 | 176 | +19.0 | 17-8-3 | 15-11-3 | 3-0 | 6-3-1 | L1 |
Buffalo Sabres & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +4000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +3000 Bet |
Buffalo Sabres & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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