Montreal vs Buffalo 2026 NHL Playoffs Series Prices Odds & Props
The Buffalo Sabres open at home with a slight edge after a composed first-round showing, but this matchup with the Montreal Canadiens projects as tight as it gets. The season series split 2-2 with identical scoring highlights just how thin the margin is.
Buffalo brings offensive firepower led by Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been elite in net. Montreal counters with momentum after a Game 7 win, with Nick Suzuki driving offense and Lane Hutson emerging as a key playmaker.
From a betting perspective, expect a low-scoring opener. Buffalo’s home ice gives them the lean, but this looks like a one-goal game either way.
Here are the Live Futures Odds:
Updated: May 4, 2026
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres
Series Spread
Montreal Canadiens -1.5 (+170)
Buffalo Sabres 1.5 (-210)
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres
Series Total Games
Over 6.5 (+175)
Under 6.5 (-215)
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Series Winner
Montreal Canadiens -110
Buffalo Sabres -110
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Alternate Series Handicap
Montreal Canadiens -2.5 +350
Buffalo Sabres +2.5 -550
Montreal Canadiens -3.5 +850
Buffalo Sabres +3.5 -2500
Montreal Canadiens +1.5 -265
Buffalo Sabres -1.5 +190
Montreal Canadiens +2.5 -625
Buffalo Sabres -2.5 +375
Montreal Canadiens +3.5 -3300
Buffalo Sabres -3.5 +1000
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Alternate Series Total Games
Over 4.5 -1000
Under 4.5 +575
Over 5.5 -200
Under 5.5 +150
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Series Correct Score
Montreal Canadiens 4-0 +1300
Montreal Canadiens 4-1 +700
Montreal Canadiens 4-2 +475
Montreal Canadiens 4-3 +550
Buffalo Sabres 4-0 +1300
Buffalo Sabres 4-1 +550
Buffalo Sabres 4-2 +500
Buffalo Sabres 4-3 +450
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres
When Will Series End
Game 4 +600
Game 5 +265
Game 6 +205
Game 7 +205
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Game & Series Double – Game 1
Montreal Canadiens To Win Game & Win Series +195
Montreal Canadiens To Win Game & Lose Series +525
Buffalo Sabres To Win Game & Win Series +165
Buffalo Sabres To Win Game & Lose Series +350
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres
To Win Series From Behind
Montreal Canadiens To Win From Behind +265
Montreal Canadiens To Never Trail & Win +250
Buffalo Sabres To Win From Behind +350
Buffalo Sabres To Never Trail & Win +220
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Correct Score After Game 3
Montreal Canadiens 3-0 +700
Montreal Canadiens 2-1 +155
Buffalo Sabres 3-0 +525
Buffalo Sabres 2-1 +135
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Correct Score After Game 4
Montreal Canadiens 4-0 +900
Montreal Canadiens 3-1 +260
Tie 2-2 +145
Buffalo Sabres 4-0 +900
Buffalo Sabres 3-1 +255
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Series Leader After 3 Games
Montreal Canadiens -105
Buffalo Sabres -125
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Series Leader After 4 Games
Montreal Canadiens +200
Buffalo Sabres +195
Tie +145
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres
Number of Shutouts
No Games -140
1 Game +180
2 Games +800
3 Games +2800
4+ Games +8000
Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres
Number of Overtime Games
No Games +275
1 Game +145
2 Games +260
3 Games +750
4+ Games +2200
NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
