NHL Playoffs: Sabres vs. Canadiens Game 4 Odds, Predictions, and Picks – May 12

(AsiaGameHub) –   The Montreal Canadiens will host the Buffalo Sabres tonight for Game 4 of their second-round NHL playoff series. Puck drop at the Bell Centre is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, with live coverage on ESPN.

Montreal holds a 2-1 series lead after defeating Buffalo 6-2 on Sunday. DraftKings has the Canadiens as a -142 home favorite, with a total set at 6.5 goals. The moneyline handle and ticket sales show 56% and 60% support for Montreal, respectively.

Best Bet: Sabres vs. Canadiens (Montreal -142)

In Game 3, Montreal dominated, sending 36 shots on Buffalo goalie Alex Lyon in front of an energetic home crowd at the Bell Centre.

The Canadiens continue to wait for significant contributions from Cole Caufield, who led the team with 51 goals during the regular season. This poses a serious challenge for Buffalo, which aims to split the games away from home tonight.

Since losing Game 1 in Buffalo, Montreal has outscored opponents 11-3 over the last two games. The team secured its first consecutive playoff wins of the postseason.

Goaltender Jakub Dobes has been outstanding in recent games, recording a combined 54 saves. Expect Nick Suzuki (shown above) to extend his point streak to five games, helping Montreal take a 3-1 series lead.

Beyond the moneyline, consider a modest wager on Montreal -1.5 goals on the puckline at +170.

Best Player Prop for Montreal Canadiens

Cole Caufield OVER 0.5 Goals (+160)

As noted, Caufield has been quiet this postseason, recording only two goals and six points across 10 games.

However, the duo factor benefits his chances, along with Suzuki’s playmaking skills. Both players skate on Montreal’s top line and power play, positioning Caufield for high-danger opportunities.

He finished second in the NHL in goals during the regular season, behind only Nathan MacKinnon.

Best Player Prop for Buffalo Sabres

Alex Tuch OVER 0.5 Points (-120)

Like Caufield, Alex Tuch has struggled offensively against the Canadiens, failing to record a single point in the series.

Tuch described Game 3 as his “worst defensive game” of the playoffs.

He took accountability for it—now is the time for the veteran to elevate his performance against a Montreal squad focused on building a 3-1 series advantage.

Despite limited production against the Canadiens, Tuch still leads the Sabres with four playoff goals. Look for a stronger effort from him tonight and expect him to contribute with either a goal or an assist.