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Canadiens vs. Sabres Prediction: Buffalo Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [3/1/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres matchup.
The Buffalo Sabres will face the Montreal Canadiens in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Saturday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Sabres as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Montreal-Buffalo game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Sabres are more likely to win, while the Canadiens have a lower chance of victory."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Canadiens vs. Sabres predictions page.
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Canadiens vs. Canadiens Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Canadiens and Sabres 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Sabres a 57% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
According to our model, the Canadiens (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying under.
Canadiens vs. Sabres Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Canadiens | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-194) | -1.5 (+165) |
| Moneyline | +124 | -145 |
| Total | o6.5 (-104) | u6.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Canadiens vs. Sabres Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Canadiens vs. Sabres matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Canadiens vs. Sabres Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Canadiens vs. Sabres?
According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Canadiens vs. Sabres.
Our projections give Thompson a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 37.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 5.7% |
| Nick Suzuki | 5.3% |
| Patrik Laine | 5.1% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 7.7% |
| JJ Peterka | 5.8% |
| Alex Tuch | 5.1% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | 30.2% |
| Nick Suzuki | 29.2% |
| Juraj Slafkovsky | 28.3% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 37.7% |
| JJ Peterka | 31.5% |
| Alex Tuch | 28.6% |
Habs vs. Sabres Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between the Sabres and Canadiens at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Montreal Canadiens vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: KeyBank Center
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Canadiens vs. Sabres matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Montreal vs. Buffalo picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Sabres, with a 57% win probability, will likely beat the Canadiens on Saturday.
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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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