Canadiens vs. Sabres odds, prediction, time: 2026 NHL playoff picks, Game 7 best bets from proven model
The Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres are set to face off in Game 7 of their 2026 NHL playoff series. The winner will advance to the Eastern Conference finals against the Carolina Hurricanes. SportsLine's model has simulated the game 10,000 times to provide betting predictions and insights.
- ▪The Canadiens finished third in the Atlantic Division with 106 points, while the Sabres won the division.
- ▪The game will take place at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y., with a face-off scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET.
- ▪The SportsLine model predicts a total of 6.6 combined goals between the teams, favoring the Over on the total of 5.5 goals.
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Canadiens vs. Sabres odds, prediction, time: 2026 NHL playoff picks, Game 7 best bets from proven model SportsLine's model reveals its Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres picks for their 2026 Stanley Cup playoff second-round Game 7 matchup By Daniel Kohn May 18, 2026 at 9:29 am ET • 2 min read Imagn Images A trip to the Eastern Conference finals is on the line when the Montreal Canadiens battle the Buffalo Sabres in Game 7 of their 2026 NHL playof second-round matchup on Monday night. The winner will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the conference finals. The Canadiens (48-24-10), who finished third in the Atlantic Division with 106 points, are looking to reach the conference finals for the first time since 2020-21.
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