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Buffalo Sabres vs Montreal Canadiens predictions, Jan 31, 2026

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In a highly anticipated hockey match on January 31, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres will face off against the Montreal Canadiens at home. Both teams have been on a decent run of form, with the Sabres winning 4 of their last 5 matches and the Canadiens winning 3 of their last 5.

The bookmakers have slightly favored the Sabres with odds of 2.16 for a home win compared to 2.78 for an away win for the Canadiens. Our model prediction gives the Sabres a 42.1% chance of winning, a 23.1% chance of a draw, and a 35.4% chance for the Canadiens to come out on top.

Both teams have shown their tactical strengths in recent games, with the Sabres excelling in offensive play and the Canadiens demonstrating a solid defense. It will be interesting to see how these contrasting styles match up on the ice.

With the teams’ recent form and individual strengths in mind, this game could go either way. Fans can expect an exciting and closely contested match between these two competitive teams.

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Buffalo
43.8%		 Draw
22.2%		 Montreal
34%

Outrights of NHL Buffalo Sabres: 1.62% Montreal Canadiens: 1.62%

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1 X 2
2.16 4.26 2.78

Latest Results

27.01.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Buffalo Sabres – 4:7
24.01.26 New York Islanders – Buffalo Sabres – 0:5
22.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 2:4
20.01.26 Nashville Predators – Buffalo Sabres – 3:5
19.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Buffalo Sabres – 2:1		 27.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:2 OT
24.01.26 Boston Bruins – Montreal Canadiens – 4:3
22.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 2:4
20.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Minnesota Wild – 4:3
17.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Montreal Canadiens – 5:6 OT

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 2.
  • Buffalo is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Montreal has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Recently, Buffalo has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 8 matches, drew 1 match, lost 11 matches, and goals 61:60. (average 3.1:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 30:32. (average 3:3.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 2:4
    15.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 5:3
    20.10.25 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 4:2
    03.03.25 Montreal Canadiens – Buffalo Sabres – 4:3 OT
    01.03.25 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 2:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 51 32 3 9 7 200:127 79
    2 Minnesota Wild 54 19 11 10 14 175:157 70
    3 Dallas Stars 53 26 4 9 14 176:147 69
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 52 18 7 13 14 173:164 63
    5 Edmonton Oilers 54 21 6 8 19 186:175 62
    6 Utah Mammoth 53 21 7 4 21 167:146 60
    7 Anaheim Ducks 53 16 12 3 22 177:188 59
    8 San Jose Sharks 51 16 11 3 21 161:176 57
    9 Los Angeles Kings 51 14 8 13 16 137:144 57
    10 Seattle Kraken 52 18 6 9 19 148:155 57
    11 Nashville Predators 52 17 7 5 23 150:177 53
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 53 16 5 9 23 144:168 51
    13 Winnipeg Jets 52 19 2 7 24 153:161 49
    14 Calgary Flames 52 17 4 6 25 132:156 48
    15 St. Louis Blues 53 18 1 9 25 130:183 47
    16 Vancouver Canucks 53 11 6 5 31 141:196 39

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 51 26 7 4 14 179:130 70
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 52 23 9 5 15 180:150 69
    3 Detroit Red Wings 54 22 10 5 17 168:162 69
    4 Buffalo Sabres 52 24 6 5 17 179:159 65
    5 Montreal Canadiens 53 18 11 7 17 180:177 65
    6 Boston Bruins 54 23 8 3 20 180:168 65
    7 Pittsburgh Penguins 51 22 4 11 14 169:152 63
    8 New York Islanders 53 20 9 5 19 155:148 63
    9 Florida Panthers 52 23 5 3 21 160:169 59
    10 Columbus Blue Jackets 52 16 9 7 20 163:172 57
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 52 17 7 9 19 157:167 57
    12 Toronto Maple Leafs 53 17 7 9 20 174:183 57
    13 Ottawa Senators 53 20 5 7 21 179:176 57
    14 Washington Capitals 54 22 3 7 22 171:164 57
    15 New Jersey Devils 53 18 9 2 24 141:163 56
    16 New York Rangers 54 14 8 6 26 145:170 50

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.28%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 6.38 (12.95%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.43%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.69%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.75 (7.68%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 13 (6.35%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17.5 (4.72%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 18.5 (4.46%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 40 (2.06%)

    10. Los Angeles Kings: 46 (1.79%)

    11. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.62%)

    12. Buffalo Sabres: 51 (1.62%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.62%)

    14. Utah Mammoth: 51 (1.62%)

    15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 58.5 (1.41%)

    16. Toronto Maple Leafs: 64 (1.29%)

    17. New York Islanders: 64 (1.29%)

    18. Anaheim Ducks: 78.5 (1.05%)

    19. New Jersey Devils: 78.5 (1.05%)

    20. Ottawa Senators: 88.5 (0.93%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 138.5 (0.6%)

    22. Columbus Blue Jackets: 138.5 (0.6%)

    23. Boston Bruins: 151 (0.55%)

    24. Winnipeg Jets: 176 (0.47%)

    25. San Jose Sharks: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 201 (0.41%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.25%)

    28. New York Rangers: 401 (0.21%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 501 (0.16%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 751 (0.11%)

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