Montreal Canadiens 3-8 Buffalo Sabres

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For this NHL match, BetFTW's top pick is Buffalo Sabres to win, with a 47% model probability. We also predict the draw at 29%.

How we calculate predictions

Bet For The Win

  1. Pick 1 Buffalo Sabres to win W Settled - pick won.
    Event probability
    47%
    Stake Med 25.8/100
    Odds 3.50 LeoVegas Sport Recorded P/L +64.50
    Best odds 3.50 LeoVegas Sport
  2. Pick 2 Draw L Settled - pick not won.
    Event probability
    29%
    Stake Low 8.7/100
    Odds 4.50 20Bet Recorded P/L -8.71
    Best odds 4.50 20Bet
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Match analysis

Montreal Canadiens vs Buffalo Sabres prediction review

The final score was 3-8 when Montreal Canadiens faced Buffalo Sabres in NHL on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

The highest-rated BetFTW selection for this event is Buffalo Sabres to win, which carries a 47% model probability. Latest recorded odds for the pick are 3.50, with BetFTW assigning it a Medium stake rating. The selection was settled as a winning pick.

The match-result market provides another BetFTW selection for this event. BetFTW rates the draw at 29%, compared with latest recorded odds of 4.50. Within the match-result market, the model assigns the higher probability to Buffalo Sabres to win. The selection was settled as a losing pick.

The primary selection has matching best and latest recorded prices of 3.50. BetFTW retains the published probability, recorded odds, stake and settlement so the original prediction can be reviewed after the event.