ICEHOCKEYEXPERT PICKS

The Sabres have covered the puck line in 22 of their last 24 games as underdogs.

Cole Caufield has scored a goal in each of the Canadiens' last four games as favorites against the Sabres.

Five of the Canadiens' last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.

The Sabres have won six of their last seven games as underdogs following a loss.

The Sabres have lost the first period in four of their last five games at Bell Centre following a loss.

Zach Benson has scored a goal in three of the Sabres' last four road games.

Tage Thompson has scored at least one goal in three of the Sabres' last four games as underdogs against the Canadiens.

Alex Newhook has scored at least one goal in three of the Canadiens' last four games.

Alex Tuch has scored a goal in five of the Sabres' last seven road games.

Mattias Samuelsson has scored a goal in two of the Sabres' last three road games.