Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Game 3 NHL Odds, Picks, and Predictions
The Buffalo Sabres and the Montreal Canadiens are set to face off in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. The game will take place at Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, with puck drop scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN. Let's take a closer look at the NHL odds for the Sabres vs. Canadiens matchup and provide expert NHL picks and predictions.
The best-of-7 series is currently tied at 1-1 after the Canadiens bounced back with a convincing 5-1 victory in Game 2. Montreal's C Alex Newhook led the charge with 2 goals, while rookie G Jakub Dobes made 27 saves to secure the win. The Sabres struggled to generate offense against Dobes and will look to regroup in Game 3.
In the goaltending matchup, Alex Lyon will start for the Sabres, while Jakub Dobes will be in net for the Canadiens. Lyon is coming off a tough outing in Game 2, allowing 4 goals on 27 shots, but he has strong playoff numbers overall. Dobes, on the other hand, bounced back with a solid performance in Game 2 and will look to continue his strong play.
Our prediction for Game 3 is a 3-2 victory for the Sabres. Buffalo has excelled as an underdog and has a strong road record, making them a good bet in this matchup. Look for key players like D Rasmus Dahlin and C Tage Thompson to step up for the Sabres in a bounce-back effort.
We recommend betting on the Sabres to win at +105 odds. The value lies with Buffalo in this game, especially given their track record as underdogs. Additionally, we suggest betting the under on the total goals line of 6, as both teams have been trending towards lower-scoring games recently.
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