How to Pick the Capitals vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 6
Published 12:42 pm Sunday, January 5, 2025
Looking for best bets for the upcoming game between the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres on Monday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the article below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make informed betting decisions for this matchup.
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Capitals vs. Sabres Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)
- This season, Washington games have gone over this one’s 6-goal total 23 times.
- In Buffalo’s 40 games this season, 27 have finished with more goals than Monday’s total of 6.
- The Capitals score 3.72 goals per game, compared to the Sabres’ average of 3.03, adding up to 0.8 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
- The 6.0 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 0.0 more than the over/under for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -147
- The Capitals are 13-6 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
- When playing with moneyline odds of -147 or shorter, Washington is 9-5 (winning 64.3% of the time).
- Based on this contest’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 59.5% to win.
Sabres Moneyline: +123
- Buffalo has pulled off an upset victory seven times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 26 games as the underdog).
- The Sabres have four wins in games when their odds are +123 or longer on the moneyline (in 15 opportunities).
- Buffalo’s implied probability to win is 44.8% based on the moneyline odds.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Buffalo 3
Capitals Points Leaders
- With 12 goals and 32 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors (44 points).
- Aliaksei Protas has 17 goals and 16 assists for Washington to compile 33 total points (0.8 per game).
- On 99 shots (for 17 goals) and 14 assists, Connor McMichael has contributed 31 points this season.
- In the 20 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .916, the eighth-best in the league.
Sabres Points Leaders
- Tage Thompson is a top offensive contributor for his club with 33 points (0.9 per game). He has recorded 18 goals and 15 assists in 35 games (playing 18:08 per game).
- Buffalo’s Jason Zucker has racked up 31 total points (0.8 per game), with 15 goals and 16 assists.
- Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin has 28 points (six goals, 22 assists) this season.
- Buffalo’s Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 11-12-4 this season, compiling 691 saves and giving up 82 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (47th in the league).
Capitals’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Bruins | W 3-1 | Home | -148 |
| 1/2/2025 | Wild | L 4-3 | Home | -172 |
| 1/4/2025 | Rangers | W 7-4 | Home | -167 |
| 1/6/2025 | Sabres | – | Away | -147 |
| 1/8/2025 | Canucks | – | Home | – |
| 1/10/2025 | Canadiens | – | Home | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Predators | – | Away | – |
Sabres’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Stars | L 4-2 | Away | +180 |
| 1/2/2025 | Avalanche | L 6-5 | Away | +171 |
| 1/4/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-1 | Away | +168 |
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | – | Home | +123 |
| 1/9/2025 | Senators | – | Away | – |
| 1/11/2025 | Kraken | – | Home | – |
| 1/15/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Home | – |
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Washington vs. Buffalo Game Info
- Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: NHL Network
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- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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