"Pick OU: Over 5.5 (Computer projecting 6.4 goals) Buffalo's 92 games this season have finished above this game's total of 5.5 goals on 56 occasions. Montreal has combined with its opponent to score more than 5.5 goals in 57 of 93 games this season. These teams rack up a combined 6.8 goals per game, 1.3 higher than this game's over/under. These teams surrender six goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game's total."
"Prediction: Buffalo 4 - Montreal 3 Moneyline: Sabres (-122), Canadiens (+102) The Sabres are 28-17 when favored on the moneyline this season. Buffalo is 24-14 (victorious in 63.2% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -122 or shorter. The Canadiens have been an underdog in 46 games this season, with 30 upset wins (65.2%). Montreal has 36 games this season playing as the underdog by +102 or longer, and is 23-13 in those contests."
"When: Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET TV Channel: TNT Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York Watch the NHL all season long on ESPN+!"
Buffalo and Montreal meet in Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs Second Round on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. The over/under recommendation is Over 5.5 goals, supported by Buffalo games finishing above 5.5 in 56 of 92 contests and Montreal games with opponents exceeding 5.5 in 57 of 93 contests. The combined scoring rate is 6.8 goals per game, above the 5.5 line, while the combined goals allowed rate is six per game, slightly above the total. The moneyline projection favors Buffalo 4-3, with Sabres listed at -122 and Canadiens at +102, reflecting Buffalo’s strong record when favored and Montreal’s underdog results.
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