Two non-playoff teams using backup goalies. It's a good combination for an Over.

The Canadiens have given up three or more goals in seven of their last nine games. Carey Price is back for Montreal, but won't get the start here. Antti Niemi will and he's due for a regression.

Third-string Linus Ullmark is set to make his second start for Buffalo. The Sabres haven't bee playing good defense in front of their goalies either allowing an average of four goals per game during their last four games. They've allowed three or more goals in eight of their last nine games.

Montreal showed some offensive punch in its last game scoring three goals on the road against the Penguins.

Buffalo's scoring attack is more respectable with its leading scorer, Jack Eichel, back from a long-term injury.