Hockey fans, Thursday night promises thrilling action as the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs take center stage. With no NBA playoff games, attention shifts to two pivotal matchups in the NHL.

In the first game, the Buffalo Sabres face off against the Montreal Canadiens in a critical Game 5, with the series tied at 2-2. The Sabres are slight favorites at -121, while the Canadiens sit at +100. After struggling in previous games, Sabres coach Lindy Ruff made a key decision to replace goalie Alex Lyon with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who excelled with 28 saves on 30 shots in Game 4. The SportsLine Projection Model gives the Sabres a 55% chance to win.

Game 2 features the Las Vegas Golden Knights aiming to advance to the Western Conference Final against the Anaheim Ducks. The odds are tight, with the Golden Knights at -110 and the Ducks at -109. Notably, the Ducks will benefit from the absence of Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb, suspended for his hit on Ryan Poehling. The Ducks boast a strong roster depth, with seven players scoring over 50 points this season, and hold a 53% chance to win according to the model.

In addition to hockey, fans can catch four MLB games, including the Giants at Dodgers matchup starting at 10:10 p.m. ET. The Dodgers are favored at -177, with pitcher Emmet Sheehan under scrutiny after a shaky start to 2026.

As anticipation builds for these matchups, fans are encouraged to check the latest betting options and enjoy a night of exciting sports.