Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche Predictions & Picks – Avalanche To Clinch NBA Playoffs Series
12 May 2026Read More
Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks – Canadiens To Regain Series Lead In NHL Playoffs
- Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres picks for Thursday, May 14
- Game is taking place at KeyBank Center
- Preview, predictions, stats & form
(Getty Images)
- Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks
- Head To Head
- Montreal Canadiens Form
- Buffalo Sabres Form
Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks
Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks
Montreal are tipped to regain the series lead with a road win in Game 5.
The Canadiens surrendered their grip on the series with a surprise home loss on Tuesday, but their road form in the playoffs has been good, while the Sabres have dropped a few at home.
- Montreal Canadiens are 4-2 on the road in the playoffs
- Buffalo Sabres are 2-3 at home in the postseason
- Montreal Canadiens are 2-2 in their 4 games in Buffalo this season
- 6 of the previous 8 games have produced 6 goals or less
Head To Head
- Buffalo Sabres lead the all-time series 157-142-44
- Buffalo Sabres won 3-2 when the two teams last met on May 12
Montreal Canadiens Form
Montreal head back to Buffalo having surrendered their series lead on Tuesday, and having now split their last 10 games overall.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-21 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 2-3 OT |
| Apr-24 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 3-2 OT |
| Apr-26 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 2-3 |
| Apr-29 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 3-2 |
| May-01 | vs Tampa Bay Lightning | L | 0-1 OT |
| May-03 | at Tampa Bay Lightning | W | 2-1 |
| May-06 | at Buffalo Sabres | L | 2-4 |
| May-08 | at Buffalo Sabres | W | 5-1 |
| May-10 | vs Buffalo Sabres | W | 6-2 |
| May-12 | vs Buffalo Sabres | L | 2-3 |
Buffalo Sabres Form
Buffalo return home having levelled up the series on Tuesday night, but in inconsistent form having won five and lost five of their last 10 games.
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-19 | vs Boston Bruins | W | 4-3 |
| Apr-21 | vs Boston Bruins | L | 2-4 |
| Apr-23 | at Boston Bruins | W | 3-1 |
| Apr-26 | at Boston Bruins | W | 6-1 |
| Apr-28 | vs Boston Bruins | L | 1-2 OT |
| May-01 | at Boston Bruins | W | 4-1 |
| May-06 | vs Montreal Canadiens | W | 4-2 |
| May-08 | vs Montreal Canadiens | L | 1-5 |
| May-10 | at Montreal Canadiens | L | 2-6 |
| May-12 | at Montreal Canadiens | W | 3-2 |
Verdict
Both teams have sprung an upset in this series – we could see another here.
Montreal are in good form on the road in the postseason, and they do boast a couple of wins in Buffalo already this season.
Montreal are in good form on the road in the postseason, and they do boast a couple of wins in Buffalo already this season.
Montreal Win
Moneyline
@100.00 - 3 Units
55 Stake Cash no deposit & 550,000 Gold Coins & 5% Rakeback
Use promo code NEWBONUS
Sign up with the code NEWBONUS. When you verify your account get 25 Stake Cash for free PLUS 250,000 Gold Coins and 5% Rakeback! No deposit required. Login each day for the next 30 days and get an additional 30 Stake Cash AND 300,000 Gold Coins. 21+ only. T&Cs apply. Excludes WA, NY, NV, ID, KY, MI, VT, NJ, DE, WV, PA, RI & MD.
Under 6.0
Total Goals
@-120.48 - 3 Units
55 Stake Cash no deposit & 550,000 Gold Coins & 5% Rakeback
Use promo code NEWBONUS
Sign up with the code NEWBONUS. When you verify your account get 25 Stake Cash for free PLUS 250,000 Gold Coins and 5% Rakeback! No deposit required. Login each day for the next 30 days and get an additional 30 Stake Cash AND 300,000 Gold Coins. 21+ only. T&Cs apply. Excludes WA, NY, NV, ID, KY, MI, VT, NJ, DE, WV, PA, RI & MD.
See also
Upcoming Events
13 May 2026
Rafael Jodar vs Luciano Darderi Tennis
Rafael Jodar vs Luciano Darderi Betting Picks & Live Stream – Upset Angles Stand Out on Darderi at ATP Rome
NY Yankees @ BAL Orioles Baseball
New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles Predictions & Picks – Back Yankees For Back-To-Back Wins In MLB
CHI Cubs @ ATL Braves Baseball
Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves Predictions & Picks – Back Braves To Tame Cubs Again In MLB
FC Cincinnati v Inter Miami Soccer
Cincinnati vs Inter Miami Predictions & Picks - High Scoring Clash Expected in MLS
14 May 2026
CLE Cavaliers @ DET Pistons - Game 5 Basketball
Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons Predictions & Picks – Pistons To Pounce On 'Travel Sick' Cavs In NBA Playoffs
MIN Wild @ COL Avalanche - Game 5 Ice Hockey
Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche Predictions & Picks – Avalanche To Clinch NBA Playoffs Series
MON Canadiens @ BUF Sabres - Game 5 Ice Hockey
Montreal Canadiens at Buffalo Sabres Predictions & Picks – Canadiens To Regain Series Lead In NHL Playoffs
15 May 2026
VGS Golden Knights @ ANA Ducks - Game 6 Ice Hockey
Vegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks Predictions & Picks – Ducks To Force Game 7 In NHL Playoffs
16 May 2026
ORL Storm @ DAL Renegades NFL
Orlando Storm at Dallas Renegades Predictions & Picks – Back Storm To Cover As UFL Underdog
SA Spurs @ MIN Timberwolves - Game 6 Basketball
San Antonio Spurs at Minnesota Timberwolves Predictions & Picks – Spurs To Clinch NBA Playoffs Series
DC Defenders @ LOU Kings NFL
DC Defenders at Louisville Kings Predictions & Picks – Take Kings & Free Points In UFL
HOU Gamblers @ STL Battlehawks NFL
Houston Gamblers at St Louis Battlehawks Predictions & Picks – Battlehawks To Retain 100% Home Record In UFL
Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic Boxing
Dave Allen vs Filip Hrgovic Live Stream & Picks – How To Watch & Bet Live Online
17 May 2026
Francis Ngannou vs Philipe Lins UFC
Francis Ngannou vs Philipe Lins Predictions & Picks – Ngannou To KO Lins On Rousey vs Carano Netflix MMA Card
Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry UFC
Nate Diaz vs Mike Perry Predictions & Picks – Diaz To Upset Perry On Rousey-Carano Netflix Card
Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright 2 Boxing
Keyshawn Davis vs Nahir Albright 2 Live Stream & Picks – How To Watch & Bet Live Online
Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa UFC
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa Offer - Money Back If Your Pick Loses In First Round
How To Watch UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa Live Stream
Arnold Allen vs Melquizael Costa UFC
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa Offer - Money Back If Your Pick Loses In First Round
How To Watch UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Costa Live Stream
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano UFC
Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano Preview & Picks – Rousey To Tap Out Carano In Netflix Super-Fight
CLB Aviators @ BHM Stallions NFL
Columbus Aviators at Birmingham Stallions Predictions & Picks – Stallions To Win 3rd Straight In UFL
30 June 2026
NHL 2025/26 Betting Specials Ice Hockey
NHL Daily Pick ‘Em Game – Win Cash Prizes, Trips To NHL Games & More With BET99's Free-To-Play Competition
20 September 2026
Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Manny Pacquiao 2 Boxing
Floyd Mayweather Jr vs Manny Pacquiao 2 Preview & Picks – Mayweather To Repeat 2015 Victory
31 October 2026
2026 MLB Betting Specials Baseball
MLB Baseball Offer – Money Back If Your Team Leads At Start Of 9th Innings But Loses
Poker EventsStarts in
Rafael Jodar vs Luciano Darderi
NY Yankees @ BAL Orioles
CHI Cubs @ ATL Braves
FC Cincinnati v Inter Miami
CLE Cavaliers @ DET Pistons - Game 5
MIN Wild @ COL Avalanche - Game 5
MON Canadiens @ BUF Sabres - Game 5
VGS Golden Knights @ ANA Ducks - Game 6
ORL Storm @ DAL Renegades
SA Spurs @ MIN Timberwolves - Game 6
DC Defenders @ LOU Kings
HOU Gamblers @ STL Battlehawks
Latest News
-
Avalanche Win -
Ducks WinVegas Golden Knights at Anaheim Ducks Predictions & Picks – Ducks To Force Game 7 In NHL Playoffs13 May 2026Read More
-
Anaheim WinAnaheim Ducks at Vegas Golden Knights Predictions & Picks – Underdog Ducks To Edge Ahead In NHL Playoffs11 May 2026Read More
-
Canadiens WinBuffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens Predictions & Picks – Canadiens To Take 3-1 Lead In NHL Playoffs11 May 2026Read More
