Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction and Odds - December 9, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Montreal Canadiens lock horns with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

Dimers' full betting preview for Saturday's Canadiens vs. Sabres matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Canadiens vs. Sabres

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Canadiens-Sabres NHL game 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for tonight.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Sabres a 61% chance of beating the Canadiens.

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Canadiens vs. Sabres Odds

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

Bet Type	Canadiens	Sabres
Puck Line	+1.5 (-150)	-1.5 (+135)
Moneyline	+155	-180
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-108)

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

• The Sabres are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Canadiens, with +135 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Canadiens (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -150.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -180, which means you can risk $180 to win $100, for a total payout of $280, if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canadiens at +155, where you can bet $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -108.

As always, check out all the legal sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Canadiens vs. Sabres

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have found the best bets for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Canadiens +1.5	-150
Moneyline	Canadiens	+155
Total	Under 6.5	-108

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Sabres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Canadiens moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.

Canadiens vs. Sabres Prediction

According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Canadiens vs. Sabres Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Canadiens and Sabres this Saturday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Thompson an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 44.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	First Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	5.7%
Nick Suzuki	5.4%
Sean Monahan	4.2%
Josh Anderson	3.6%
Joel Armia	3.3%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	8.9%
Jeff Skinner	8.3%
Dylan Cozens	5.9%
Casey Mittelstadt	4.9%
John-Jason Peterka	4.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Montreal Canadiens

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Cole Caufield	31.5%
Nick Suzuki	28.3%
Sean Monahan	23.8%
Josh Anderson	20.5%
Joel Armia	18.1%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	44.0%
Jeff Skinner	41.2%
Dylan Cozens	33.3%
Casey Mittelstadt	28.3%
John-Jason Peterka	28.0%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Canadiens vs. Sabres on Saturday December 9, 2023.

Canadiens vs. Sabres Preview

Saturday's game between the Sabres and Canadiens at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Saturday December 9, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

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