The Montreal Canadiens (4-2, sixth in the Eastern Conference) host the Buffalo Sabres (2-3, 13th) in conference action on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Montreal was handed a 4-3 defeat at home its last time out on Oct. 18 against the New York Rangers.
Buffalo won its most recent game 3-0 at home against the Florida Panthers on Oct. 18.
Here’s what you need to prepare for Monday’s action.
Watch Canadiens vs. Sabres on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)
Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres odds and betting lines
NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 5:51 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
Favorite: Canadiens (-151)Underdog: Sabres (+126)Over/under: 6Canadiens vs. Sabres game info and start timeDate: Monday, October 20, 2025Time: 7:30 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)Live stream: Watch on ESPN+
Watch Canadiens vs. Sabres on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)
Canadiens stats and trendsMontreal has gone 3-1 as the oddsmakers’ choice this season.The Canadiens have won every game they’ve played this season with moneyline odds shorter than -151.The moneyline odds say Montreal has a 60.2% chance of winning this game.Montreal and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in four of six games this season.They have averaged 3.5 goals per game (21 total) over that time.Over on the defensive end, the Canadiens have allowed 2.7 goals per game (16 total) in those 10 matchups.Sabres stats and trendsThe Sabres have claimed an upset victory in two of the five games they have played as an underdog this season.Buffalo’s moneyline odds have been +126 or longer two times this season, and it split 1-1.The moneyline implies a 44.2% chance to win for the Sabres.Buffalo’s games have gone over 6 goals just once this season.They are scoring at only a 2.6 goals-per-game average (13 total) during that span.On the defensive end, the Sabres have allowed only 2.4 goals per game (12 total) over those 10 matchups.