Sabres vs Canadiens NHL Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for NHL Playoffs Second Round Game 2

The NHL's Friday slate includes the Buffalo Sabres facing the Montreal Canadiens.

We've got you covered, in terms of the vital information about NHL betting lines, before you make your wager on FanDuel Sportsbook.

Sabres vs Canadiens Game Info

• Buffalo Sabres (50-23-9) vs. Montreal Canadiens (48-24-10)
• Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Venue: KeyBank Center -- Buffalo, New York
• Coverage: TNT

Sabres vs Canadiens Odds

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Sabres vs Canadiens Prediction & Pick

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

• Prediction: Sabres win (50.4%)

Sabres vs Canadiens Puck Line

• The Canadiens are underdogs by 1.5 goals on the road against the Sabres. The Canadiens are -215 to cover the spread, and the Sabres are +172.

Sabres vs Canadiens Over/Under

• A combined goal total of 5.5 has been set for Sabres-Canadiens on May 8, with the over at -128 and the under at +104.

Sabres vs Canadiens Moneyline

• Montreal is the underdog, +108 on the moneyline, while Buffalo is a -130 favorite at home.

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