Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens: NHL Betting Picks, Predictions and Tips - February 23, 2022

The Montreal Canadiens host the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday February 23rd, 7:40pm ET at Bell Centre in NHL Regular Season play.

The Montreal Canadiens are favored in the matchup, with the moneyline for MTL set at -110. The Buffalo Sabres are the underdog. BUF’s moneyline is -110.

Before betting on BUF at MTL, take a look at the teams’ and players’ past performances:

The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Canadiens' last eight night games.

• Total Goals - Period 1: Over 1.5 (-159)
• Bet of $159 wins $100 if the first period score is Over 1.5

The Canadiens have lost each of their last nine night games following a home win.

• Game Winner Including Overtime: Buffalo Sabres -110
• A bet of $110 wins $100 if the Buffalo Sabres win the game

The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight Wednesday games at Bell Centre.

• Puck Line: Buffalo Sabres 1.5 (-278)
• A bet of $278 wins $100 if the Buffalo Sabres lose by less than 1.5 goals (or win outright)

The Canadiens have lost the first period in six of their last seven night games against Eastern Conference opponents.

• Period 1 Winner: Buffalo Sabres +180
• Bet of $100 wins $180 if Buffalo Sabres win the first period

More interesting facts about tonight's matchup:

• The 'Both Teams To Score at least 2 goals - 60 Mins' market has hit in 11 of the Canadiens' last 12 night games.