Posted at 11:00 AM EST. Odds are subject to change.

Montreal +110 over Buffalo

NHL Playoff Series Game 1

7:00 PM EST. This series prices out like a coin flip, yet we’re getting plus money on Montreal Canadiens in Game 1. That’s enough to get our attention right away. When two teams are this close, the value sits with the dog, especially early in the series before anything has settled.

Montreal didn’t dominate Tampa in the previous round, but they found a way through. That counts. More importantly, they’re getting strong goaltending from Jakub Dobes, and in this sport, that changes everything. A hot goalie can carry a team through stretches where they’re not at their best, and Montreal is riding that right now.

Buffalo Sabres handled Boston, but that series came with some red flags. The power play struggled badly, and that’s not something you just fix overnight. Over a longer series, failing to convert with the man advantage becomes a real problem, especially against a team that can capitalize on small openings.

Buffalo goalie Alex Lyon played well v tthe Bruins but this isn’t a team that consistently controls play. Even in its hot second half, Buffalo's possession numbers weren’t that strong (ranking 16th out of 32 teams in puck possession time in the offensive end during 5 on 5 play) That leaves less margin when games tighten up.

This matchup doesn’t have a clear edge. Both teams are capable, both teams have flaws, and most games are likely to be decided by one bounce either way. That’s exactly the type of setup where plus money carries weight.

You’re getting a live underdog with a goalie in form in what should be a tight game. That’s the bet.

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Anaheim +135 over Vegas

Game 2

Vegas leads series 1-0

9:30 PM EST. Anaheim didn’t get the result in Game 1, but the performance was better than the final score suggests. Anaheim generated 34 shots, held their own in the faceoff circle, and kept the Vegas Golden Knights from building sustained offensive pressure for long stretches. The difference came in a late-game lapse, not a systemic mismatch. That matters heading into Game 2, because the Ducks have shown throughout this stretch that they can dictate pace with disciplined defensive play and timely puck control. With Lukas Dostal capable of delivering steady goaltending and a blue line that blocks shots at a high rate, Anaheim has the structure to keep this tight again.

Vegas brings a more efficient power play and slightly stronger season-long numbers, but those edges didn’t fully translate in the opener. The Golden Knights managed just three goals on 22 shots and failed to capitalize on limited special teams opportunities. While they’ve been strong at home, their overall shot suppression numbers suggest they can be worn down by teams willing to play a heavier, more patient style. Anaheim fits that mold, and if they can clean up a power play that went scoreless in Game 1, there’s room for offensive regression in their favor.

At this price, the value clearly leans toward Anaheim. This isn’t a matchup where one side is dominating territorially—if anything, the underlying metrics from the opener point to a far more even series than the odds imply. The Ducks have already proven they can win on the road and have responded well in bounce-back spots all season. With a capable goaltending matchup and a defensive system that travels, Anaheim is in position not just to hang around, but to steal this game outright.

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