*8* play on OVER Habs/Sabres.

Prior to an injury to Carey Price, the Habs were off to one of the best starts in franchise history. It's been a tough couple of months since though, losing six of 25 games in December and January. They might be on the verge of turning things around, coming into Buffalo as winners of three straight, but my money is on the OVER.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Previous History - Buffalo comes in as losers of four straight, and they've been brutal defensively, surrendering 21 goals during that span. They have lost five of their last six home games against Montreal, and are just 9-16-1 at home this season.

2. Goaltending - Mike Condon really struggled in relief of the injured Carey Price, and it looks like he may have lost his job to Ben Scrivens. The former Oiler still has a losing record overall, going 3-4 with a 2.72 GAA in seven starts.

3. X-Factor - The Sabres are playing on back-to-back nights, and they are 15-50 in their last 65 games playing on 0 days rest.

Selection: This is a play on the Canadiens@Sabres to go OVER the total (8*)