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 and provides insights on betting predictions and player performances.
- ▪The Canadiens lead the series 2-1 before the decisive Game 7.
- ▪Buffalo won Game 6 with a score of 8-3, tying the series.
- ▪The Sabres are favored at -121 in the latest betting odds.
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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 12:20 pm 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. Montreal jumped out to a 2-1 series lead, but Buffalo has won two of the past three -- including an 8-3 victory in Game 6 -- to send this series to the deciding Game 7.
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