How to Pick the Capitals vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 6
Published 12:46 pm Sunday, January 5, 2025
Prior to the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET in Monday’s game between the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres, here are the best bets you should be thinking about, whether you’re wanting to place a single wager or have your eyes set on building a parlay.
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Capitals vs. Sabres Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)
- This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s total of 6 goals 23 times.
- In Buffalo’s 40 games this season, 27 have finished with more goals than Monday’s over/under of 6.
- The Capitals score 3.72 goals per game, compared to the Sabres’ average of 3.03, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
- This game’s over/under is 0.0 less than the 6.0 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -147
- The Capitals have gone 13-6 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- Washington is 9-5 (victorious in 64.3% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -147 or shorter.
- The Capitals have a 59.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.
Sabres Moneyline: +123
- In Buffalo’s 26 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has seven wins.
- The Sabres have won four games with moneyline odds of +123 or longer (in 15 such games).
- Buffalo has a 44.8% implied probability to win this game.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Buffalo 3
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 17.4%.
- Aliaksei Protas is another of Washington’s major contributors currently with 33 total points (17 goals and 16 assists) to his name.
- With 31 points through 39 games (17 goals and 14 assists), Connor McMichael has been an important part of Washington’s offense this season.
- Across 20 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 16-2-2. During those games, he’s allowed 48 goals while recording 523 saves.
Sabres Points Leaders
- Tage Thompson is a top offensive contributor for his club with 33 points (0.9 per game). He has recorded 18 goals and 15 assists in 35 games (playing 18:08 per game).
- Jason Zucker is crucial for Buffalo’s offense with 31 total points (0.8 per game), including 15 goals and 16 assists through 40 contests.
- Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin has 28 points (six goals, 22 assists) this season.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s record stands at 11-12-4 on the season, allowing 82 goals (3.1 goals against average) and collecting 691 saves with an .894 save percentage (47th in the league).
Capitals’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | W 3-1 | Home | -148 |
| 1/2/2025 | Wild | L 4-3 | Home | -172 |
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | W 7-4 | Home | -167 |
| 1/6/2025 | Sabres | – | Away | -147 |
| 1/8/2025 | Canucks | – | Home | – |
| 1/10/2025 | Canadiens | – | Home | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | – | Away | – |
Sabres’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | L 4-2 | Away | +180 |
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-5 | Away | +171 |
| 1/4/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-1 | Away | +168 |
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | +123 |
| 1/9/2025 | Senators | – | Away | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Kraken | – | Home | – |
| 1/15/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
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Washington vs. Buffalo Game Info
- Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
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- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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