Sabres vs. Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds

Dimers' prediction and analysis for Sabres vs. Canadiens in the NHL on Saturday, October 17, 2026 including our projected final score and probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and game total.

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NHL

Sabres

vs.

Oct 17, 7:00 PM ET Bell Centre

Canadiens

Oct 17, 7:00 PM ET Bell Centre

Pre-Game Probabilities Last Update: October 16, 2026, 4:15 PM ET

Moneyline

Win %

Sabres
45.4%
Canadiens
54.6%

Sabres vs. Canadiens prediction & analysis

Game overview: NHL Saturday

Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Puck drop: 7:00PM ET
Venue: Bell Centre

Current betting odds

Puck line: Sabres (+1.5, -190), Canadiens (-1.5, +185)
Moneyline: Sabres +127, Canadiens -134
Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals (-104/-104)

Dimers’ win probabilities

Sabres: 45.4%
Canadiens: 54.6%

Our NHL win probabilities come from a machine learning model that assesses each team’s offensive and defensive performance, calculating multiple factors and accounting for OT and shootout chances.

It draws from these projections to forecast probabilities for the moneyline, puck line, and total goals.