How to Pick the Capitals vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – December 14

Published 12:46 pm Friday, December 13, 2024

The contest between the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday has lots of betting options to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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Capitals vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

  • Washington and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (6 goals) 18 times this season.
  • In Buffalo’s 29 games this season, 18 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
  • The over/under for this game (6) is 0.9 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.96) and Sabres (2.97).
  • These two teams allow a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -170

  • The Capitals have been victorious in eight of their 11 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (72.7%).
  • When playing with moneyline odds of -170 or shorter, Washington has put together a 3-2 record (winning 60.0% of its games).
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 63.0%.

Sabres Moneyline: +142

  • In 17 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Buffalo has pulled off the upset five times.
  • When the Sabres’ moneyline odds are +142 or longer, they has won both of their games.
  • Buffalo’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 41.3% to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Buffalo 2

Capitals Points Leaders

  • Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors this season with 36 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 20.5%.
  • With 15 goals and 11 assists, Connor McMichael is one of the most important offensive options for Washington with his 26 points (0.9 per game).
  • With 26 points through 28 games (11 goals and 15 assists), Aliaksei Protas has been an important part of Washington’s offensive efforts this season.
  • As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 11 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing 35 goals with 369 saves.

Sabres Points Leaders

  • Alex Tuch is a leading scorer for Buffalo, with 24 points this season. He has recorded eight goals and 16 assists in 29 games.
  • Tage Thompson’s 23 points this season, including 16 goals and seven assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Buffalo.
  • Jason Zucker has scored seven goals and contributed 13 assists for Buffalo, giving him a point total of 20.
  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s record stands at 8-8-3 on the season, giving up 55 goals (2.8 goals against average) and compiling 511 saves with a .903 save percentage (30th in the league).

Capitals’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/6/2024 Maple Leafs W 3-1 Away +124
12/7/2024 Canadiens W 4-2 Away -149
12/12/2024 Blue Jackets W 2-1 Away -172
12/14/2024 Sabres Home -170
12/16/2024 Stars Away
12/17/2024 Blackhawks Away
12/20/2024 Hurricanes Home

Sabres’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
12/7/2024 Utah Hockey Club L 5-2 Home -122
12/9/2024 Red Wings L 6-5 Home -124
12/11/2024 Rangers L 3-2 Home +124
12/14/2024 Capitals Away +142
12/15/2024 Maple Leafs Away
12/17/2024 Canadiens Away
12/20/2024 Maple Leafs Home

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Washington vs. Buffalo Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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  • Location: Washington D.C.
  • Venue: Capital One Arena

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