Canadiens vs Sabres NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for Oct. 17

The NHL schedule on Saturday includes the Montreal Canadiens facing the Buffalo Sabres.

Get the latest NHL odds ahead of this game on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Canadiens vs Sabres Game Info

• Montreal Canadiens (3-3-1) vs. Buffalo Sabres (4-3-1)
• Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: Bell Centre -- Montréal, Quebec
• Coverage: NHL Network

Canadiens vs Sabres Odds

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Canadiens vs Sabres Prediction & Pick

All NHL win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.

• Prediction: Sabres win (50.8%)

Canadiens vs Sabres Puck Line

• The Sabres are underdogs by 1.5 goals on the road versus the Canadiens. The Sabres are -192 to cover the spread, and the Canadiens are +154.

Canadiens vs Sabres Over/Under

• A total of 6.5 goals has been set for the Canadiens-Sabres matchup on Oct. 17, with the over available at -104 and the under at -118.

Canadiens vs Sabres Moneyline

• The Canadiens vs Sabres moneyline has Montreal as a -150 favorite, while Buffalo is a +125 underdog on the road.

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