The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals meet on Wednesday night with one eye firmly on the NHL standings as both NHL teams continue their pursuits for an Eastern Conference Wild Card spot.
We’ll review the NHL stats, odds, and trends for our Sabres vs Capitals prediction before making our NHL picks today.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals Odds
Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals Information
Buffalo Sabres (33-28-5) vs Washington Capitals (32-29-7)
Location: Capital One Arena, Washington D.C.
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 15th, 2023, 7:00 p.m. ET.
How to Watch: NHLPP | ESPN+
Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals Recent Scores
The Sabres vs Capitals game on the NHL schedule today is the third and final matchup between these squads. Buffalo has won the previous two meetings, winning 5-4 in overtime on January 3rd and 7-4 on February 26th.
The most recent Washington Capitals scores aren’t great for their playoff chances, as the Capitals lost their last game 5-3 to the New York Rangers on March 14th.
The Buffalo Sabres won their last game 4-3 over the Toronto Maple Leafs on March 13th.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals Betting Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres have lost four of the last five games and have a 4-6 straight-up record in the previous ten games. The under is 3-1-1 in the last five games on the Sabres schedule, while Buffalo has a 5-4-1 over/under record in the last ten.
Buffalo’s offensive stats are impressive, scoring 3.7 goals per game, with the powerplay converting at 24.8%. Defensively, the Sabres give up 3.6 goals per game, while the penalty kill operates at 72.9%. Tage Thompson leads the Sabres in NHL player stats with 87 points (42 goals, 45 assists).
The Washington Capitals have lost three of the last five games and have a 4-6 straight-up record in the previous ten. The Capitals have a 3-2 over/under record in the last five games and are 5-5 over/under in the previous ten. They average 3.1 goals per game, while the powerplay converts at 20.1%.
Washington gives up 3.0 goals per game, while the penalty kill is operating at 82.5%
Buffalo Sabres Facts to Know
The Sabres are 4-1 in the last five games against teams with a losing record.
Washington Capitals Facts to Know
The Capitals are 1-6 in the last seven home games and 1-5 in the last six games against the Atlantic Division.
Updates
The Washington Capitals have the only notable names on the NHL injury report, with Alex Ovechkin and Sonny Milan listed as day-to-day.
With Darcy Kuemper (20-21-5, 2.75 GAA, .912 SV%) having started eight NHL matchups in a row, we expect Charlie Lindgren (12-8-2, 2.74 GAA, .905 SV%) to get the start for the Capitals.
We expect Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to get the start for the Sabres. Luukkonen has a 15-10-3 record, a 3.54 GAA, and a .895 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals Betting Preview
As a part of our Sabres vs Capitals prediction, we need to review the NHL odds and betting records.
The Capitals are the favorite between -115 and -125 odds, while the Sabres are listed from +105 to -104.
The Sabres are listed from -235 to -250 on the puck line spread, while the Capitals are listed from +185 to +200. Buffalo is 38-28 ats, while Washington is 33-35 ats.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with the over at -120 and the under at +100. The Sabres have a 37-27-2 over/under record, while Washington is 28-35-5 over/under.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Washington Capitals Betting Prediction
With the analysis done for our Sabres vs Capitals prediction, we need to make our NHL picks.
The road team is 6-2 in the last eight matchups, helping edge us toward taking the Buffalo Sabres.
We’re also going to take the over, considering Buffalo’s offensive stats and extreme liability on the defensive side of the game.
- NHL Picks: Buffalo Sabres ML, Over
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