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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