{"id":312142,"date":"2026-05-12T16:25:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:25:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/312142\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:25:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:25:27","slug":"nhl-best-bets-today-predictions-for-sabres-canadiens-ducks-golden-knights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/312142\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Best Bets Today (Predictions for Sabres-Canadiens, Ducks-Golden Knights)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7p\">We have two games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7s\">The Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens continues up North as the Habs look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead. Then the Anaheim Ducks and Vegas Golden Knights battle in Game 5 in Sin City with the series tied 2-2.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7v\">Let\u2019s get right into my NHL best bets, and their odds at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/betting\/usa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> best betting sites, <\/a>for Tuesday, May 12.<\/p>\n<p>NHL Best Bets for Tuesday, May 12<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"81\"><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4kJjtBu\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Montreal Canadiens (-135) vs. Buffalo SabresAnaheim Ducks (+130) at Vegas Golden KnightsMontreal Canadiens (-135) vs. Buffalo Sabres<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8a\">I broke down this pick in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/betting\/sabres-vs-canadiens-prediction-odds-best-prop-bet-for-nhl-playoffs-game-4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sabres vs. Canadiens Game 4 betting preview<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-8\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8d\">The Sabres\u2019 magic may be running out. Buffalo was able to outlast the Bruins in the first round, but the Canadiens are giving them a run for their money this time around.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8g\">Montreal has outscored Buffalo 11-3 in the last two games, and the Habs outshot the Sabres 36-28 in Game 3 at home.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-10\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8j\">I like the Canadiens as home favorites, and might even sprinkle the -1.5 (+185) given how the last few games have gone.<\/p>\n<p>Anaheim Ducks (+130) at Vegas Golden Knights<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-12\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8p\">I explained in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/betting\/ducks-vs-golden-knights-prediction-odds-best-prop-bet-for-nhl-playoffs-game-5\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ducks vs. Golden Knights betting preview<\/a> why I like Anaheim on the road tonight:<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8s\">The Ducks aren\u2019t going down quietly. After upsetting the Oilers, they know have a chance to do the same against the Golden Knights.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-14\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8v\">Vegas was without Mark Stone in Game 4, and his absence cannot be understated. He is a huge piece for the Golden Knights, so his status for Game 5 is crucial.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"8y\">This is a much closer series than these odds suggest. I have to take the Ducks as road underdogs tonight.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-17\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"93\">Claim the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/betting\/sportsbook-promos\/draftkings-promo-code\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DraftKings promo code<\/a> offer today. Sign up and get <a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/4kJjtBu\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">$100 in bonus bets instantly when you make your first $5 bet.<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-18\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"96\">Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-19\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"99\">If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.minutemediacdn.com\/platform\/google_discover_icon.svg\" class=\"shrink-0\"\/>Add us as a preferred source on Google<a aria-label=\"Follow si.com on Google News\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=si.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"flex h-[30px] w-[30px] shrink-0 items-center justify-center rounded-full bg-primary font-group-large text-sm font-medium text-white transition-colors hover:bg-secondary focus:bg-secondary md:w-auto md:gap-2.5 md:px-4 md:py-[5px]\">Follow<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We have two games in the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday night. 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