The Canadiens will play the Sabres on Saturday, January 31st, 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 Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres. The puck hits the ice on Saturday, January 31st, 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 Montreal Canadiens currently have a 94.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Buffalo Sabres heading into this matchup with a 97.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens have a 14-6-6 record as an away team, ranking them 5th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Montreal Canadiens now rank 10th for away team losses.
- Home Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres start this game with a 17-6-3 record as a home team. That puts them 5th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 10th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Montreal Canadiens rank 3rd (187) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Buffalo Sabres, currently rank 6th (183) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Montreal Canadiens rank 5th (180) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Buffalo Sabres, they've given up 160 goals this season, ranking them 16th 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 Montreal Canadiens have a 2-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Buffalo Sabres owning a 3-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Montreal Canadiens have a 30-17-7 record and the Buffalo Sabres hold a 31-17-5 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Best Canadiens at Sabres Odds
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Buffalo Sabres |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Buffalo Sabres are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Montreal Canadiens are the +110 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 Buffalo Sabres are -1.5 +180 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Montreal Canadiens are +1.5 -220 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Canadiens
Sabres
1/31/26 7:08pm EST | +110-130 |
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 47.62%.
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $76.92 at -130 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 56.52%.
Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Prop Bets
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Canadiens
Sabres
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/31/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -225No +165Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
MTL at BUF 1/31/26 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o -1053.5 u -135Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
MTL at BUF 1/31/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at BUF 1/31/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +4000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Tage Thompson
To Score 3 Goals
MTL at BUF 1/31/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +3500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| 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 |
Montreal Canadiens & Buffalo Sabres 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.
Montreal Canadiens Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +3000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +4000 Bet |
Montreal Canadiens & Buffalo Sabres 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 Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres 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 Saturday, January 31st, 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 Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres 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.
Other January 31, 2026 NHL Games
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- Colorado Avalanche vs Detroit Red Wings - 1/31/26 1:08pm EST
- New York Rangers vs Pittsburgh Penguins - 1/31/26 3:38pm EST
- San Jose Sharks vs Calgary Flames - 1/31/26 4:08pm EST
- Winnipeg Jets vs Florida Panthers - 1/31/26 4:08pm EST
- Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals - 1/31/26 5:08pm EST
- Toronto Maple Leafs vs Vancouver Canucks - 1/31/26 7:08pm EST
- Columbus Blue Jackets vs St. Louis Blues - 1/31/26 7:08pm EST
- New Jersey Devils vs Ottawa Senators - 1/31/26 7:08pm EST
- Nashville Predators vs New York Islanders - 1/31/26 7:08pm EST
- Dallas Stars vs Utah Mammoth - 1/31/26 9:00pm EST
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