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  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

Caps Look Too Strong for Sabres

The best betting angle could be the Capitals to win by two goals or more against the Sabres. Therefore, the prediction is -1.5 goals on the puck line at a generous 1.90.

Shootout Sabres Victory in Last H2H

Buffalo Sabres suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 7-4 scoreline occurred on the road at Wells Fargo Center against Philadelphia Flyers. Jack Quinn registered two goals, with John-Jason Peterka and Alex Tuch also finding the net.

Washington Capitals have won six home games on the spin. On the road at Xcel Energy Center in their last game, they were beaten 4-2 by Minnesota Wild. Matt Roy and Brandon Duhaime each scored one goal.

These two teams last met at KeyBank Center, with the Sabres claiming the win. Beating the Caps by a 4-3 scoreline. In the previous 10 games between the teams, they have won five apiece.

Starting Goalies

James Reimer (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 4-6-2 2.68 .907 0
23/24 11-8-2 3.11 .904 2
Logan Thompson (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 31-4-6 2.32 .917 2
23/24 25-14-3 2.7 .908 1
Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 25.6 shots on goal, with a 16.3% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 3.8 goals from 27.9 shots, averaging 5.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.0%.

Ryan McLeod is the top points scorer with 13 points, 3 goals and 10 assists, with Tage Thompson recording 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 3.93 goal against average with a .844 save percentage.

Washington Capitals – Last 10 Games

The Caps have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.8 goals from 27.8 shots on goal, with a 0.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.5 goals from 26.1 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.9%.

The top points scorer is Alexei Protas with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, while Alexander Ovechkin is next in line after registering 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie Logan Thompson have a 2.33 GAA with a .908 SV%.

Expert NHL Analysis

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making NHL predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the team, player and goalie stats provide.

Key Sabres vs Capitals stats:

  • The -1.5 line has been covered by Capitals in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -1.5 line has been covered by Capitals in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sabres in 16 of their last 26 games on the road this season.
  • The +1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sabres in 6 of their last 10 games on the road.

Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Prediction

We’re expecting a one-sided NHL clash and our pick is to back Washington Capitals at 1.90 to overcome a 1.5 handicap. We feel as though our winner can beat their opponent by at least two goals.

There are options to buy and sell goals and effectively choose the Puck Line which makes the most appeal. It all comes down to how safe or risky you want to play things.

Caps -1.5 Probability

According to the sportsbooks, our pick has a 52.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Top Pick: Tage Thompson Over 2.5 Shots 1.64 bet365 logo

Tage Thompson (Sabres) has totaled Over 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of 1.64 are now available.

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Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Bet Builder Tips

Puck Line Capitals -1.5
To Score Andrew Mangiapane
Shots on Goal Tage Thompson Over 2.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes the Capitals -1.5 on the puck line accompanied by Andrew Mangiapane (Capitals) to score and Tage Thompson (Sabres) to register Over 2.5 shots.

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Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Caps Big Favorites to Win

With an estimated 77% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their 1.30 betting odds about Washington Capitals triumphing in this game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get 3.65 about Buffalo Sabres.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. The Totals offers NHL bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at 2.06.

The Caps are 1.50 to find the net first and that makes them favorites. If you instead expect the Sabres to bag the first goal, you can get odds of 2.50.

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Alex Ovechkin Favorite to Light the Lamp First

Favorite Alex Ovechkin is priced at 7.00 to be the first player to light the lamp. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score at anytime at odds of 1.89.

Player Goals

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
First
7.00
Anytime
1.89
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Tom Wilson (Capitals)
First
11.00
Anytime
2.70
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Connor McMichael (Capitals)
First
12.00
Anytime
2.90
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Dylan Strome (Capitals)
First
12.00
Anytime
2.90
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Player Shots

Alex Ovechkin (Capitals)
Over 3.5
1.81
Under 3.5
1.95
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Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Over 2.5
1.64
Under 2.5
2.20
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John-Jason Peterka (Sabres)
Over 2.5
2.50
Under 2.5
1.50
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

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Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

Puck Line

Total Goals

Total Goals

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

Buffalo Sabres Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
72 Tage Thompson 66 18.76 36 27 63 -2
77 John-Jason Peterka 67 18.33 23 34 57 -4
26 Rasmus Dahlin 63 24.3 13 44 57 3

Washington Capitals Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
17 Dylan Strome 72 17.44 23 45 68 7
21 Alexei Protas 72 16.53 29 35 64 43
80 Pierre-Luc Dubois 72 17.34 18 43 61 32

Injuries & Suspensions

Buffalo Sabres Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jordan Greenway
Injured
Josh Norris
Injured

Washington Capitals Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
T.J. Oshie
Injured
Sonny Milano
Injured
Nicklas Baeckstroem
Injured

Starting Lineups

Washington Capitals logo Washington Capitals

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

48
Logan Thompson
38
Rasmus Sandin
74
John Carlson
8
Alexander Ovechkin
17
Dylan Strome
21
Alexei Protas
72
Tage Thompson
20
Jiri Kulich
9
Zach Benson
23
Mattias Samuelsson
26
Rasmus Dahlin
47
James Reimer

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Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

48
Logan Thompson
6
Jakob Chychrun
57
Trevor van Riemsdyk
24
Connor McMichael
80
Pierre-Luc Dubois
43
Tom Wilson
22
Jack Quinn
71
Ryan McLeod
77
John-Jason Peterka
75
Connor Clifton
4
Bowen Byram
47
James Reimer

Washington Capitals logo Washington Capitals

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

48
Logan Thompson
42
Martin Fehervary
3
Matt Roy
88
Andrew Mangiapane
20
Lars Eller
16
Taylor Raddysh
89
Alex Tuch
19
Peyton Krebs
17
Jason Zucker
24
Jacob Bernard-Docker
25
Owen Power
47
James Reimer

Washington Capitals logo Washington Capitals

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

48
Logan Thompson
22
Brandon Duhaime
26
Nic Dowd
72
Anthony Beauvillier
81
Sam Lafferty
48
Tyson Kozak
29
Beck Malenstyn
47
James Reimer

Previous Buffalo Sabres Lineups

30 Mar NHL
Sabres 4-7 Flyers
28 Mar NHL
Penguins 3-7 Sabres
26 Mar NHL
Senators 2-3 Sabres
24 Mar NHL
Sabres 5-3 Jets
23 Mar NHL
Sabres 1-4 Wild
21 Mar NHL
Sabres 2-5 Utah HC
18 Mar NHL
Sabres 3-2 Bruins
15 Mar NHL
Golden Knights 3-4 Sabres
13 Mar NHL
Sabres 3-7 Red Wings
11 Mar NHL
Oilers 2-3 Sabres

Previous Washington Capitals Lineups

28 Mar NHL
Capitals 2-4 Wild
26 Mar NHL
Capitals 2-3 Jets
23 Mar NHL
Panthers 3-6 Capitals
21 Mar NHL
Flyers 2-3 Capitals
19 Mar NHL
Red Wings 1-4 Capitals
16 Mar NHL
Capitals 5-1 Sharks
14 Mar NHL
Capitals 0-3 Kings
12 Mar NHL
Capitals 7-4 Ducks
10 Mar NHL
Kraken 2-4 Capitals
08 Mar NHL
Red Wings 2-5 Capitals

NHL Standings

Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 82 51 22 9 111 0.677 43 49 288 232 56 26-9-6 25-13-3 2-3 4-6 1L
2 Carolina 82 47 30 5 99 0.604 42 47 266 233 33 31-9-1 16-21-4 0-3 3-7 3L
3 New Jersey 82 42 33 7 91 0.555 36 40 242 222 20 19-17-5 23-16-2 2-2 5-5 1L
4 Columbus 82 40 33 9 89 0.543 30 34 273 268 5 26-10-5 14-23-4 6-1 7-3 6W
5 NY Rangers 82 39 36 7 85 0.518 35 38 256 255 1 19-19-3 20-17-4 1-0 5-5 2W
6 NY Islanders 82 35 35 12 82 0.5 28 33 224 260 -36 19-17-5 16-18-7 2-3 3-7 2L
7 Pittsburgh 82 34 36 12 80 0.488 24 33 243 293 -50 21-15-5 13-21-7 1-6 5-5 1W
8 Philadelphia 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 21 27 238 286 -48 20-20-1 13-19-9 6-3 5-5 3L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Toronto 82 52 26 4 108 0.659 41 51 268 231 37 27-13-1 25-13-3 1-2 9-1 5W
2 Tampa Bay 82 47 27 8 102 0.622 41 45 294 219 75 29-8-4 18-19-4 2-3 5-5 1L
3 Florida 82 47 31 4 98 0.598 37 41 252 223 29 27-12-2 20-19-2 6-0 3-7 2L
4 Ottawa 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 35 44 243 234 9 27-11-3 18-19-4 1-2 6-4 1W
5 Montreal 82 40 31 11 91 0.555 30 38 245 265 -20 23-12-6 17-19-5 2-4 7-3 1W
6 Detroit 82 39 35 8 86 0.524 30 36 238 259 -21 22-16-3 17-19-5 3-0 6-4 1L
7 Buffalo 82 36 39 7 79 0.482 29 32 269 289 -20 23-15-3 13-24-4 4-2 6-4 1W
8 Boston 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 26 33 222 272 -50 20-14-7 13-25-3 0-1 3-7 1L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 82 56 22 4 116 0.707 43 54 277 191 86 30-7-4 26-15-0 2-1 7-3 1W
2 Dallas 82 50 26 6 106 0.646 41 48 277 224 53 28-10-3 22-16-3 2-2 3-7 7L
3 Colorado 82 49 29 4 102 0.622 40 45 277 234 43 26-12-3 23-17-1 4-3 5-5 1W
4 Minnesota 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 33 42 228 239 -11 22-17-2 23-13-5 3-3 5-5 2W
5 St Louis 82 44 30 8 96 0.585 32 40 254 233 21 24-14-3 20-16-5 4-2 7-3 1W
6 Utah 82 38 31 13 89 0.543 30 37 241 251 -10 18-15-8 20-16-5 1-4 6-4 1L
7 Nashville 82 30 44 8 68 0.415 24 28 214 274 -60 20-18-3 10-26-5 2-0 3-7 1W
8 Chicago 82 25 46 11 61 0.372 20 23 226 296 -70 15-20-6 10-26-5 2-4 4-6 2W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 82 50 22 10 110 0.671 46 49 275 219 56 29-9-3 21-13-7 1-5 6-4 1W
2 LA Kings 81 48 24 9 105 0.648 43 47 249 201 48 31-5-4 17-19-5 1-3 8-2 4W
3 Edmonton 82 48 29 5 101 0.616 36 48 259 236 23 25-13-3 23-16-2 0-1 7-3 1W
4 Calgary 81 40 27 14 94 0.58 30 35 220 237 -17 23-12-6 17-15-8 5-2 6-4 3W
5 Vancouver 82 38 30 14 90 0.549 28 35 236 253 -17 17-16-8 21-14-6 3-2 4-6 1L
6 Anaheim 82 35 37 10 80 0.488 24 31 221 263 -42 21-18-2 14-19-8 4-2 3-7 4L
7 Seattle 82 35 41 6 76 0.463 28 33 247 265 -18 18-18-5 17-23-1 2-3 5-5 1L
8 San Jose 82 20 50 12 52 0.317 14 18 210 315 -105 12-27-2 8-23-10 2-5 0-10 11L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 82 51 22 9 111 0.677 43 49 288 232 56 26-9-6 25-13-3 2-3 4-6 1L
2 Toronto 82 52 26 4 108 0.659 41 51 268 231 37 27-13-1 25-13-3 1-2 9-1 5W
3 Tampa Bay 82 47 27 8 102 0.622 41 45 294 219 75 29-8-4 18-19-4 2-3 5-5 1L
4 Carolina 82 47 30 5 99 0.604 42 47 266 233 33 31-9-1 16-21-4 0-3 3-7 3L
5 Florida 82 47 31 4 98 0.598 37 41 252 223 29 27-12-2 20-19-2 6-0 3-7 2L
6 Ottawa 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 35 44 243 234 9 27-11-3 18-19-4 1-2 6-4 1W
7 New Jersey 82 42 33 7 91 0.555 36 40 242 222 20 19-17-5 23-16-2 2-2 5-5 1L
8 Montreal 82 40 31 11 91 0.555 30 38 245 265 -20 23-12-6 17-19-5 2-4 7-3 1W
9 Columbus 82 40 33 9 89 0.543 30 34 273 268 5 26-10-5 14-23-4 6-1 7-3 6W
10 Detroit 82 39 35 8 86 0.524 30 36 238 259 -21 22-16-3 17-19-5 3-0 6-4 1L
11 NY Rangers 82 39 36 7 85 0.518 35 38 256 255 1 19-19-3 20-17-4 1-0 5-5 2W
12 NY Islanders 82 35 35 12 82 0.5 28 33 224 260 -36 19-17-5 16-18-7 2-3 3-7 2L
13 Pittsburgh 82 34 36 12 80 0.488 24 33 243 293 -50 21-15-5 13-21-7 1-6 5-5 1W
14 Buffalo 82 36 39 7 79 0.482 29 32 269 289 -20 23-15-3 13-24-4 4-2 6-4 1W
15 Boston 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 26 33 222 272 -50 20-14-7 13-25-3 0-1 3-7 1L
16 Philadelphia 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 21 27 238 286 -48 20-20-1 13-19-9 6-3 5-5 3L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 82 56 22 4 116 0.707 43 54 277 191 86 30-7-4 26-15-0 2-1 7-3 1W
2 Vegas 82 50 22 10 110 0.671 46 49 275 219 56 29-9-3 21-13-7 1-5 6-4 1W
3 Dallas 82 50 26 6 106 0.646 41 48 277 224 53 28-10-3 22-16-3 2-2 3-7 7L
4 LA Kings 81 48 24 9 105 0.648 43 47 249 201 48 31-5-4 17-19-5 1-3 8-2 4W
5 Colorado 82 49 29 4 102 0.622 40 45 277 234 43 26-12-3 23-17-1 4-3 5-5 1W
6 Edmonton 82 48 29 5 101 0.616 36 48 259 236 23 25-13-3 23-16-2 0-1 7-3 1W
7 Minnesota 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 33 42 228 239 -11 22-17-2 23-13-5 3-3 5-5 2W
8 St Louis 82 44 30 8 96 0.585 32 40 254 233 21 24-14-3 20-16-5 4-2 7-3 1W
9 Calgary 81 40 27 14 94 0.58 30 35 220 237 -17 23-12-6 17-15-8 5-2 6-4 3W
10 Vancouver 82 38 30 14 90 0.549 28 35 236 253 -17 17-16-8 21-14-6 3-2 4-6 1L
11 Utah 82 38 31 13 89 0.543 30 37 241 251 -10 18-15-8 20-16-5 1-4 6-4 1L
12 Anaheim 82 35 37 10 80 0.488 24 31 221 263 -42 21-18-2 14-19-8 4-2 3-7 4L
13 Seattle 82 35 41 6 76 0.463 28 33 247 265 -18 18-18-5 17-23-1 2-3 5-5 1L
14 Nashville 82 30 44 8 68 0.415 24 28 214 274 -60 20-18-3 10-26-5 2-0 3-7 1W
15 Chicago 82 25 46 11 61 0.372 20 23 226 296 -70 15-20-6 10-26-5 2-4 4-6 2W
16 San Jose 82 20 50 12 52 0.317 14 18 210 315 -105 12-27-2 8-23-10 2-5 0-10 11L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 82 56 22 4 116 0.707 43 54 277 191 86 30-7-4 26-15-0 2-1 7-3 1W
2 Washington 82 51 22 9 111 0.677 43 49 288 232 56 26-9-6 25-13-3 2-3 4-6 1L
3 Vegas 82 50 22 10 110 0.671 46 49 275 219 56 29-9-3 21-13-7 1-5 6-4 1W
4 Toronto 82 52 26 4 108 0.659 41 51 268 231 37 27-13-1 25-13-3 1-2 9-1 5W
5 Dallas 82 50 26 6 106 0.646 41 48 277 224 53 28-10-3 22-16-3 2-2 3-7 7L
6 LA Kings 81 48 24 9 105 0.648 43 47 249 201 48 31-5-4 17-19-5 1-3 8-2 4W
7 Tampa Bay 82 47 27 8 102 0.622 41 45 294 219 75 29-8-4 18-19-4 2-3 5-5 1L
8 Colorado 82 49 29 4 102 0.622 40 45 277 234 43 26-12-3 23-17-1 4-3 5-5 1W
9 Edmonton 82 48 29 5 101 0.616 36 48 259 236 23 25-13-3 23-16-2 0-1 7-3 1W
10 Carolina 82 47 30 5 99 0.604 42 47 266 233 33 31-9-1 16-21-4 0-3 3-7 3L
11 Florida 82 47 31 4 98 0.598 37 41 252 223 29 27-12-2 20-19-2 6-0 3-7 2L
12 Ottawa 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 35 44 243 234 9 27-11-3 18-19-4 1-2 6-4 1W
13 Minnesota 82 45 30 7 97 0.591 33 42 228 239 -11 22-17-2 23-13-5 3-3 5-5 2W
14 St Louis 82 44 30 8 96 0.585 32 40 254 233 21 24-14-3 20-16-5 4-2 7-3 1W
15 Calgary 81 40 27 14 94 0.58 30 35 220 237 -17 23-12-6 17-15-8 5-2 6-4 3W
16 New Jersey 82 42 33 7 91 0.555 36 40 242 222 20 19-17-5 23-16-2 2-2 5-5 1L
17 Montreal 82 40 31 11 91 0.555 30 38 245 265 -20 23-12-6 17-19-5 2-4 7-3 1W
18 Vancouver 82 38 30 14 90 0.549 28 35 236 253 -17 17-16-8 21-14-6 3-2 4-6 1L
19 Utah 82 38 31 13 89 0.543 30 37 241 251 -10 18-15-8 20-16-5 1-4 6-4 1L
20 Columbus 82 40 33 9 89 0.543 30 34 273 268 5 26-10-5 14-23-4 6-1 7-3 6W
21 Detroit 82 39 35 8 86 0.524 30 36 238 259 -21 22-16-3 17-19-5 3-0 6-4 1L
22 NY Rangers 82 39 36 7 85 0.518 35 38 256 255 1 19-19-3 20-17-4 1-0 5-5 2W
23 NY Islanders 82 35 35 12 82 0.5 28 33 224 260 -36 19-17-5 16-18-7 2-3 3-7 2L
24 Pittsburgh 82 34 36 12 80 0.488 24 33 243 293 -50 21-15-5 13-21-7 1-6 5-5 1W
25 Anaheim 82 35 37 10 80 0.488 24 31 221 263 -42 21-18-2 14-19-8 4-2 3-7 4L
26 Buffalo 82 36 39 7 79 0.482 29 32 269 289 -20 23-15-3 13-24-4 4-2 6-4 1W
27 Seattle 82 35 41 6 76 0.463 28 33 247 265 -18 18-18-5 17-23-1 2-3 5-5 1L
28 Boston 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 26 33 222 272 -50 20-14-7 13-25-3 0-1 3-7 1L
29 Philadelphia 82 33 39 10 76 0.463 21 27 238 286 -48 20-20-1 13-19-9 6-3 5-5 3L
30 Nashville 82 30 44 8 68 0.415 24 28 214 274 -60 20-18-3 10-26-5 2-0 3-7 1W
31 Chicago 82 25 46 11 61 0.372 20 23 226 296 -70 15-20-6 10-26-5 2-4 4-6 2W
32 San Jose 82 20 50 12 52 0.317 14 18 210 315 -105 12-27-2 8-23-10 2-5 0-10 11L