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Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens
The division rival Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are set to renew hostilities on Wednesday when they meet at Bell Centre.
Oddsmakers opened the Sabres as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Canadiens, while the game's total opened at 6.5.
In their last action, Montreal was a 4-3 loser at home against the Capitals. Bettors on Washington at -121 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (7) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Buffalo lost its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Ducks on February 19. Bettors who backed the Ducks at +182 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
Buffalo:
Team record: 24-27-4 SU
Buffalo is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 6 games
Buffalo is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Montreal:
Team record: 22-25-8 SU
Montreal is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
Montreal is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games
Next up:
Buffalo at Columbus Friday, February 23
Montreal at Pittsburgh Thursday, February 22