Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your eyes set on building a parlay, Saturday’s game at 7:00 PM ET between the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres features a variety of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, take a look at our best bets for this contest.

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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.
• So far this season, 18 games Buffalo has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 6.9 goals per game, 0.93 more than the total for this contest.
• These two teams give up a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -191

• The Capitals have been victorious in eight of their 11 games when they were favored on the moneyline this season (72.7%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -191 or shorter, Washington is 2-1 (winning 66.7% of the time).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Capitals have an implied probability of 65.6% to win.

Sabres Moneyline: +158

• Buffalo has secured an upset victory five times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 17 games as the underdog).
• The Sabres have won their only game with moneyline odds of +158 or longer (in one such game).
• Buffalo has a 38.8% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Buffalo 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• Dylan Strome has been imperative to Washington’s offense this season, registering 36 points in 28 games.
• Connor McMichael is another of Washington’s important contributors currently with 26 total points (15 goals and 11 assists) to his name.
• Washington’s scoring effort is aided by Aliaksei Protas’ 26 points. He’s contributed 15 assists.
• Logan Thompson (11-1-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .913 for Washington.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Buffalo’s Alex Tuch has recorded 16 assists and eight goals in 29 games, good for 24 points.
• Tage Thompson is a top scorer for Buffalo, with 23 total points this season. He has scored 16 goals and provided seven assists in 24 contests.
• Jason Zucker has seven goals and 13 assists for Washington.
• Buffalo’s Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 8-8-3 this season, amassing 511 saves and permitting 55 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (30th in the league).

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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