Canadiens vs. Sabres Odds, Predictions and Picks for Thursday, May 14

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Montreal Canadiens in Game 5 of the NHL Eastern Conference semifinals this evening. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on TNT and truTV.

We’ve compiled all the key odds, predictions, and picks for you. DraftKings has the Sabres as a -122 favorite at home, with a total set at 5.5. While 53% of the moneyline wagers are on the Canadiens, 63% of ticket sales favor Buffalo.

Best Bet: Canadiens vs. Sabres OVER 5.5 (-130)

With the series level at 2-2, Buffalo now holds home-ice advantage. They secured a 3-2 victory in Montreal on Tuesday to tie the series. Three out of the first four games have gone over the total of 5.5. In the most recent matchup, when the total was set at 6.5, the UNDER was hit for the first time.

This series continues to feature high-scoring action, with ample offensive chances for both teams. Montreal fired 31 shots on goal against Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who replaced Alex Lyon in net for Buffalo during Game 4. Luukkonen, who is expected to start again tonight, may once again face a heavy barrage of shots. We’ll see if he can rise to the occasion. Overall, his postseason performance hasn’t been strong, posting a 3.37 goals-against average and .870 save percentage across three starts.

Offensively, Buffalo has regained effectiveness on the power play. The Sabres scored with man-advantage goals from Tage Thompson and Zach Benson in Game 4. They are now 5-for-16 on the power play against the Canadiens.

Pick: OVER 5.5 (-130)

Best Player Prop for Montreal Canadiens

Cole Caufield OVER 0.5 Goals (+175)

Cole Caufield (seen above competing with Alex Ovechkin) delivered with a goal in Game 4. It might finally be his turn after scoring in consecutive games. Prior to that stretch, he had gone five straight games without finding the back of the net.

Expect Montreal to come out aggressively tonight, and for their top scoring threat to make an impact again in Game 5.

Best Player Prop for Buffalo Sabres

Josh Doan OVER 0.5 Points (-115)

Josh Doan has emerged as the primary playmaker against the Canadiens. He enters tonight’s game riding a five-game point-scoring streak.

Five of Doan’s six points against Montreal have come as assists, highlighted by two helpers in Game 4. Additionally, he has recorded at least one assist in every game so far against the Habs.

It would not be surprising to see him contribute again in Game 5.