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Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres NHL Predictions

2026-12-18 • KeyBank Center
Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens @ 7:30 PM EST

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
BUF: 48.0%
MTL: 52.0%
Expected Goals
BUF: 3.16
MTL: 3.17
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 56%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 47% • BUF at home vs MTL: 2-8
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-05-18BUF 2 - 3 MTLMTLBUF
2026-05-16MTL 3 - 8 BUFBUFBUF
2026-05-14BUF 3 - 6 MTLMTLBUF
2026-05-12MTL 2 - 3 BUFBUFBUF
2026-05-10MTL 6 - 2 BUFMTLMTL

🔮 Game Preview

This game is scheduled for 2026-12-18 at 7:30 PM EST.

Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.