Canadiens vs. Sabres Prediction, Odds, Best Prop Bet for NHL Playoffs Game 5
The Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Montreal Canadiens and Buffalo Sabres shifts back to New York after each team won a game up North. The Sabres used two power-play goals to propel them to a 3-2 win in Montreal in Game 4 to tie the series up at 2-2 after two blowout wins by the Canadiens. Who will take a 3-2 series lead tonight? Here are the odds, starting goalies, how to watch, and predictions for Canadiens vs. Sabres in Game 5 on Thursday, May 14.
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Puck Line
Canadiens +1.5 (-250)
Sabres -1.5 (+205)
Moneyline
Canadiens +102
Sabres -122
Total
5.5 (Over -130/Under +110)
Starting Goalies
Canadiens: Jakub Dobes (6-5, 2.22 GAA, .914 SV%)
Sabres: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2-1, 3.37 GAA, .870 SV%)
Jakub Dobes has become a fan favorite in Montreal during the Canadiens playoff run. He’ll get the start again tonight in Buffalo. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen hasn’t been great in his few games, but I can’t imagine the Sabres going away from him after a win.
How to Watch
Date: Thursday, May 14
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: KeyBank Center
How to Watch (TV): TNT, truTV, HBO Max
Canadiens record: 6-5
Sabres record: 6-4
Canadiens vs. Sabres Best NHL Prop Bets
Sabres Best NHL Prop Bet
Josh Doan OVER 0.5 Assists (+170)
Josh Doan and the Sabres’ third line have stepped up in the postseason, and especially in this series. The winger has six points (five assists) in four games against the Canadiens, and now has at least one assist in each of his last five games. His offensive ability also gets him a place on the top power-play unit, where three of his assists have come this series.
Canadiens vs. Sabres Prediction and Pick
The Canadiens have been the better team overall in this series, but that’s not to say that the Sabres don’t deserve to have it tied 2-2. Montreal has shown that it can go on the road and win big games. They won both Games 5 and 7 in Tampa Bay in the first round, and got a 5-1 win in Buffalo in Game 2. Goaltending is huge in the playoffs. Dobes is someone that the Canadiens have confidence in, while the Sabres have already used both of their netminders. I’ll back the Canadiens as slight road underdogs tonight.
Pick: Canadiens +102
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