The Sabres will play the Canadiens on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The Buffalo Sabres will be taking on the Montreal Canadiens on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 in what promises to be another exiting matchup of the 2024-25 NHL regular season. The following are some important performance metrics and team stats to consider before placing a wager. Keep an eye on these numbers. Trends for each team will develop as the 2024-25 season progresses.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres currently have a 86.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking so far this season. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens head into this game with a 83.67 power ranking.
- Away Buffalo Sabres - With the NHL season now underway, the Buffalo Sabres have a 5-7-1 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. The Buffalo Sabres now rank 5th for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens possess a 8-7-2 record as a home team. That record ranks them 6th in the league for home team wins. On the other hand, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - The Buffalo Sabres rank 13th (92) for goals scored in the 2024-25 NHL season. Their opponent for this matchup, the Montreal Canadiens, currently rank 17th (82) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - The number of goals scored against a team is one indicator of its defensive capabilities. The Buffalo Sabres rank 6th (104) in the league for goals scored against them. On the other side of the ice, the Montreal Canadiens have given up 113 goals this season, ranking them 3rd in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Currently, the Buffalo Sabres have a 1-1 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 1-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres have a 11-16-4 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 11-16-3 so far in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Sabres face the Canadiens in a crucial clash...
Both teams are struggling, with similar records in the young season...
Buffalo looks to improve their 0.355 win percentage, while Montreal aims to climb...
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Best Sabres at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Buffalo Sabres |
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| Underdog Montreal Canadiens | Favorite Buffalo Sabres |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Buffalo Sabres are the -130 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Montreal Canadiens are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -115 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -105 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
The Buffalo Sabres are -1.5 +185 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Montreal Canadiens are +1.5 -225 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Sabres
Canadiens
12/17/24 7:08pm EST | -130+110 |
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 47.62%.
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $76.92 at -130 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 56.52%.
Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Sabres
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
BUF at MTL 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1353 u -105Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
BUF at MTL 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1053 u -135Bet |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at MTL 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +6600Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Tage Thompson
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at MTL 12/17/24 7:08pm EST | Yes +5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Montreal Canadiens | 34 | 14 | 17 | 3 | 0.412 | 31 | 13 | 101 | 123 | -22.0 | 10-7-2 | 4-10-1 | 1-1 | 6-4-0 | L1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 36 | 13 | 19 | 4 | 0.361 | 30 | 12 | 110 | 122 | -12.0 | 7-10-3 | 6-9-1 | 1-1 | 2-7-1 | W2 |
Buffalo Sabres & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +20000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +30000 Bet |
Buffalo Sabres & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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