Buffalo at Montreal

The last meeting went OVER when Buffalo beat the Habs 5-3 on Jan. 15, and the Sabres are 8-1-1 OVER their past 10 games. They have averaged 4.22 goals in nine games, and the Sabres come off an easy OVER while defeating Nashville 5-3 on Tuesday. Montreal has gone OVER three straight, and it is 7-1-1 OVER its past nine Thursday games. The Canadiens are 7-3 OVER their past 10 home games against Buffalo, and they have gone OVER seven of 10 versus Eastern Conference opponents. The Sabres are 5-1 OVER their past six playing with one day of rest. Sam Montembeault is the confirmed starter for Montreal, with a 3.44 goals-against average. He allowed five goals on 34 shots against Ottawa on Saturday, although the Canadiens escaped with a 6-5 overtime win. Take the OVER.