Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/4/2024]

The Montreal Canadiens will square off with the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Bell Centre on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Thursday's Sabres vs. Canadiens matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Sabres vs. Canadiens Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Sabres and Canadiens 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Sabres a 56% chance of beating the Canadiens.

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going under.

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Sabres vs. Canadiens Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Sabres	Canadiens
Puck Line	-1.5 (+160)	+1.5 (-184)
Moneyline	-148	+130
Total	o6.5 (-118)	u6.5 (+105)

• The Canadiens are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Sabres, with -184 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Sabres (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +160.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +130, which means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.
• Meanwhile, DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -148, where you can risk $148 to win $100 for a total payout of $248 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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Sabres vs. Canadiens Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-184
Moneyline	Canadiens	+130
Total	Under 6.5	+105

While the Sabres are more likely to win the game, betting on the Canadiens moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

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Sabres vs. Canadiens Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Canadiens?

According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Canadiens.

Our projections give Thompson an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Sabres star is a 41.0% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	8.8%
Alex Tuch	6.5%
Jeff Skinner	6.4%
Dylan Cozens	5.2%
Casey Mittelstadt	4.5%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	6.5%
Nick Suzuki	5.6%
Josh Anderson	5.1%
Sean Monahan	3.6%
Juraj Slafkovsky	3.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	41.0%
Alex Tuch	35.3%
Jeff Skinner	35.0%
Dylan Cozens	30.0%
Casey Mittelstadt	24.1%

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	35.3%
Nick Suzuki	32.2%
Josh Anderson	28.1%
Sean Monahan	22.3%
Juraj Slafkovsky	19.6%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Sabres vs. Canadiens on Thursday January 4, 2024.

Sabres vs. Canadiens Game Information

Thursday's game between the Canadiens and Sabres at Bell Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens
• Date: Thursday January 4, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Bell Centre

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Conclusion

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