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Nick Suzuki is one of the NHL’s premier playmakers, but he heads into today’s matchup without an assist in four straight games — a drought that feels unlikely to last much longer.
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My Sabres vs. Canadiens predictions expect Suzuki’s passing ability to show up in a big way as Montreal looks to take control in Game 3.
Let’s break down my NHL picks and best bets for today’s showdown between Buffalo and Montreal.
Sabres vs Canadiens Game 3 prediction tonight
Sabres vs Canadiens best bet: Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 assists (-135)
The Montreal Canadiens have generated 5.88 expected goals with Nick Suzuki on the ice over the last four games. That translated to four goals (-1.88 below expectation), and the captain didn’t pick up an assist on any of them.
That’s highly unusual, as Suzuki recorded an assist on 49.3% of the goals he was on for during the regular season. He also picked up a helper in 62% of all games, and last went more than four straight without one in October.
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With linemates Juraj Slafkovsky and Cole Caufield set for positive shooting regression, Suzuki is well-positioned to bounce back.
Sabres vs Canadiens Game 3 same-game parlay
Caufield’s success goes hand in hand with Suzuki’s. The two are attached to the hip at 5-on-5 and on the top power play unit, and one doesn’t usually produce without the other. Suzuki has an assist in nine of the past 10 games Caufield recorded at least one point.
Noah Dobson has recorded seven shots on 11 attempts through the first two games of this series. He sees a lot of offensive zone faceoffs, and Montreal has a big edge in the dot, leading to easy shooting opportunities off draws.
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Sabres vs Canadiens SGP
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Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 assists
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Cole Caufield Over 0.5 points
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Noah Dobson Over 1.5 shots on goal
Sabres vs Canadiens odds for Game 3
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Moneyline: Sabres +105 | Canadiens -125
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Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 (-240) | Canadiens -1.5 (+195)
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Over/Under: Over 5.5 (-130) | Under 5.5 (+110)
Sabres vs Canadiens trend
Nick Suzuki has recorded 11 assists over his last 12 home games. Find more NHL betting trends for Sabres vs. Canadiens.
How to watch Sabres vs Canadiens Game 3
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Location |
Bell Centre, Montreal, QC |
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Date |
Sunday, May 10, 2026 |
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Puck drop |
7:00 p.m. ET |
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TV |
Sportsnet, ESPN |
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