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Read Article Sabres vs. Canadiens prediction: Why Montreal is favored to win Game 6 [2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens predictions for NHL Saturday.
The Montreal Canadiens will square off with the Buffalo Sabres in the 2026 NHL Playoffs at Bell Centre on Saturday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Canadiens as the most likely winner of the Sabres vs. Canadiens Game 6 matchup.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Sabres vs. Habs prediction: Who will win Game 6?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL Playoffs matchup between the Sabres and Canadiens, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Canadiens a 58% chance of beating the Sabres in Game 6 of the series.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Sabres vs. Canadiens Game 6 odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Canadiens |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-170) | -1.5 (+146) |
| Moneyline | +150 | -175 |
| Total | o6.5 (+102) | u6.5 (-122) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sabres vs. Canadiens picks and best bet for Game 6
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Sabres +1.5 | -170 |
| Moneyline | Sabres | +150 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -122 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sabres to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Sabres vs. Canadiens player props
Who will score a goal in Sabres vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Tage Thompson is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Thompson a 38.9% chance of scoring a goal at Bell Centre, while the star is an 8.1% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 38.9% |
| Alex Tuch | 31.7% |
| Zach Benson | 26.0% |
| Josh Norris | 24.2% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 18.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 38.4% |
| Nick Suzuki | 31.4% |
| Alex Newhook | 30.2% |
| Ivan Demidov | 27.3% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 26.2% |
First goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 8.1% |
| Alex Tuch | 6.1% |
| Zach Benson | 4.6% |
| Josh Norris | 4.6% |
| Jason Zucker | 3.3% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 7.4% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.9% |
| Alex Newhook | 5.9% |
| Ivan Demidov | 5.3% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 4.8% |
Sabres vs. Habs Game 6 updates and essential details
Saturday's Game 6 between the Canadiens and Sabres in the Stanley Cup Playoffs is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an elimination tournament in the NHL to determine the winner of the Stanley Cup.
A total of 16 teams, including the Sabres and Canadiens, made the NHL Playoffs 2026, which consists of four rounds: the First Round, Second Round, Conference Finals and Stanley Cup Finals.
Each round of the NHL Playoffs is played as a best-of-seven series, with the first team to four wins progressing to the next round until a champion is crowned.
Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres in Saturday's NHL matchup.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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