The Buffalo Sabres (35-35-5), sixth in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division, host the Washington Capitals (36-27-10) in one of eight games on the NHL schedule Tuesday. Washington is in the mix with a few other teams competing for one of the final spots in the NHL playoffs, while the Sabres are playing out the schedule. Washington beat Buffalo 4-3 in the most recent meeting between these NHL teams on November 22.
Capitals vs Sabres Picks
- Score Prediction: Capitals 4-3
- Pick: Capitals +114
Charlie Lindgren (2.71 GAA, .911 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Capitals, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2.58 GAA, .910 save percentage) is the projected starting goaltender for the Sabres. Let’s take a look at the Capitals vs Sabres score prediction.
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Odds
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Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Information
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres
Location of the game: KeyBank Arena in Buffalo, New York
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. ET
Where to Watch: ESPN+
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Recent Scores
Washington has lost two consecutive NHL games, but are 6-3-1 in their last 10. They’re coming off a 3-2 shootout loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday and lost 5-1 to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday.
The Sabres come into the Capitals vs Sabres score prediction with a 5-5 record in their last 10 games, including a 3-0 loss to the Maple Leafs on Saturday. Luukkonen stopped 19 of 22 shots in the loss.
Last Game Records
Washington Capitals
The Capitals have won consecutive games in the head-to-head series for the Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals prediction. They outscored Buffalo 9-7 in those games. They’re 3-1-1 in their last five games against the Sabres.
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo has won two of its last five games in the Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres regular season series. Each of the last five games in the Capitals vs Sabres score prediction has been over the 6.5 goal total.
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
Capitals Fighting for Playoff Lives
As of Monday, the Capitals were among the NHL picks to make the NHL playoffs, tied with the Philadelphia Flyers for third in the Metropolitan Division and two points up on the Detroit Red Wings for a wildcard spot. They have nine games remaining and likely need to win at least five to make the playoffs.
Alexander Ovechkin will need to be on his game for Washington. The Great 8 leads the Capitals with 26 goals, but hasn’t scored in three games after finding the back of the net eight times in his prior five NHL games. Dylan Strome leads the Capitals in NHL player stats with 61 points (25 goals, 36 assists). Washington is 16-16-4 on the road and ranks 27th in goals (2.7) and 19th in goals allowed (3.11).
Tom Wilson is serving a suspension for Washington, while Rasmus Sandin is on the NHL injury report.
Sabres Looking to Play Spoiler
Buffalo has been out of the playoff picture for almost the entire season and, once again, looks ahead to next year in hopes of breaking their now 13-year playoff drought. They’re T21st in goals (2.95) and T14th in goals allowed (3.01). The Sabres are 18-19-1 at KeyBank Arena this season.
Rasmus Dahlin is the Sabres leader in NHL player stats with 53 points (17 goals, 36 assists) and Alex Tuch is second with 51 points (19 goals, 32 assists). Buffalo is without Mattias Samuelsson, Jordan Greenway, and Lukas Rousek.
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Odds Breakdown
Washington is a +114 moneyline underdog in the Capitals vs Sabres score prediction with NHL Vegas odds of +1.5 (-218) for the puck line. The Sabres are -135 moneyline favorites with -1.5 (+180) puck line odds. The over/under is 6.
Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Pick and Prediction
- Score Prediction: Capitals 4-3
- Pick: Capitals +114
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