Buffalo Sabres (11-16-4) vs. Montreal Canadiens (11-16-3)
December 17, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Montreal Canadiens +104 / Buffalo Sabres -128; Over/Under: +6
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In this article, we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, December 17th, at the Centre Bell.
Canadiens Have Some Issues
The Canadiens have some issues right now and they are really struggling. Two games ago against the Pittsburgh Penguins, they were defeated 9-2 and in the last game against the Winnipeg Jets, they were defeated 4-2. Sam Montembault saved 23 of the 26 shots that he faced, and they need him to be better. The Canadiens are averaging 2.7 goals while their defense is giving up 3.73 goals per game. The offense is ranked 24th in the league while the defense is ranked 32nd. Nick Suzuki has scored 11 goals and added 19 assists so far this season.
Why the Canadiens WIll Beat the Sabres
- The Sabres have lost each of their last eight night games.
- The Canadiens have won four of their last six games as home underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 night games at Bell Centre following a road loss.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games as road favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
Sabres Are Struggling
The Sabres have been awful heading into this game and they have lost ten games in a row. In the last game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the offense scored three goals, but the defense gave up five and that led to the defeat. Jack Quinn scored two goals but it wasn’t enough with the defense being awful. The Sabres are averaging 2.94 goals while their defense is giving up 3.32 goals per game. The offense is ranked 21st while the defense is ranked 26th. Tage Thompson has scored 16 goals and added nine assists. The defense is going to need to step up in a big way if they want to come out on top.
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction
Give me the Canadiens here. There is no reason to trust this Sabres team, especially with the defense struggling. In the last game, the Sabres defense gave up five gaols and they are going to really struggle here. The Canadiens are averaging only 2.7 goals per game but they are going to get the offense out to a fast start, and that will be enough for Montreal to come out on top. Back the Canadiens on the money line.
