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Sabres vs. Canadiens Prediction: Montreal Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [3/3/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Monday's Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens matchup.
The Montreal Canadiens will square off with the Buffalo Sabres, in what is expected to be a tight NHL game, at Bell Centre on Monday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Canadiens as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Buffalo-Montreal game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Canadiens are likely to win, with a probability of 52%, compared to the Sabres' 48%."
For further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Canadiens predictions page.
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Sabres vs. Sabres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NHL matchup between the Sabres and Canadiens 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Canadiens a 52% chance of beating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Sabres vs. Canadiens 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 (-235) | -1.5 (+200) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -120 |
| Total | o6.5 (+108) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sabres vs. Canadiens Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Sabres vs. Canadiens matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Sabres vs. Canadiens Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Canadiens?
According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Canadiens.
Our projections give Thompson a 6.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Bell Centre, while the Sabres star is a 36.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 6.6% |
| JJ Peterka | 5.8% |
| Jiri Kulich | 4.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 6.2% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.6% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 5.6% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 36.0% |
| JJ Peterka | 29.7% |
| Alex Tuch | 28.5% |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 31.2% |
| Nick Suzuki | 30.4% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 28.6% |
Sabres vs. Habs Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's game between the Canadiens and Sabres at Bell Centre is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Monday, March 3, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Bell Centre
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Monday's Sabres vs. Canadiens matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Buffalo vs. Montreal picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Canadiens, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Monday.
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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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