Canadiens vs Sabres Prediction and NHL Tips - 5 January 2024
Last updated: Jan 5, 2024, 12:09AM | Published: Jan 3, 2024, 6:01PM
The Montreal Canadiens will take on the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Bell Centre on Friday, starting at 11:00am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Canadiens vs Sabres game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.
Who Will Win: Canadiens vs Sabres
Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Montreal-Buffalo NHL match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Sabres a 56% chance of winning against the Canadiens at Bell Centre.
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Canadiens vs Sabres: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Friday's NHL game at Bell Centre are listed here:
- Head to Head: Canadiens $2.40, Sabres $1.70
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 ($1.55), Sabres -1.5 ($2.76)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.85, Under $2.08
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Canadiens at $2.40 and the Sabres at $1.70.
The Canadiens are 1.5-goal underdogs against the Sabres, with odds of $1.55 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the favourite Sabres (-1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $2.76.
The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.85 and odds for the Under at $2.08.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Canadiens vs Sabres game is Betfair, where you are able to bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Canadiens vs Sabres: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Montreal at $2.40 with Betfair (2.4% edge)
- Line: Canadiens +1.5 at $1.55 with Betfair (66% probability)
- Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.08 with Betfair (51% probability)
These Canadiens vs Sabres best bets are based on market-leading simulations and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Sabres have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Canadiens to win is our recommended option because of the 2.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
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Canadiens vs Sabres: Prediction
Stats Insider has full coverage of Montreal vs Buffalo on Friday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.
Canadiens vs Sabres: Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs Sabres? The latest data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Canadiens vs Sabres.
Thompson has an 8.8% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Sabres star has a 41.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Canadiens First Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 6.5% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 5.6% probability
- Josh Anderson: 5.1% probability
- Sean Monahan: 3.6% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 3.5% probability
Sabres First Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 8.8% probability
- Alex Tuch: 6.5% probability
- Jeff Skinner: 6.4% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 5.2% probability
- Casey Mittelstadt: 4.5% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Canadiens Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Cole Caufield: 35.3% probability
- Nick Suzuki: 32.2% probability
- Josh Anderson: 28.1% probability
- Sean Monahan: 22.3% probability
- Juraj Slafkovsky: 19.6% probability
Sabres Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 41.0% probability
- Alex Tuch: 35.3% probability
- Jeff Skinner: 35.0% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 30.0% probability
- Casey Mittelstadt: 24.1% probability
Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Montreal vs Buffalo match-up at Bell Centre.
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Canadiens vs Sabres: Preview
The match-up between the Canadiens and Sabres at Bell Centre is scheduled to begin at 11:00am AEDT on Friday.
- Teams: Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Friday 5 January 2024
- Time: 11:00am AEDT
- Venue: Bell Centre
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.
Our Montreal vs Buffalo predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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