The Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres meet Tuesday in NHL action at the KeyBank Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Capitals vs Sabres prediction.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals recently beat the Red Wings while losing to the Maple Leafs and Bruins. The Washington Capitals are averaging 2.7 goals per game and are scoring on 21 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 26 goals, John Carlson has 38 assists and Tom Wilson has 152 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 3.11 goals per game and are killing 79.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Darcy Kuemper has given up 100 goals on 892 shots faced, and Charlie Lindgren has allowed 108 goals on 1,219 shots.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres recently beat the Devils while losing to the Senators and Maple Leafs. The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 2.95 goals per game and are scoring on 15.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Tage Thompson leads Buffalo with 26 goals, Rasmus Dahlin has 36 assists and JJ Peterka has 203 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3.01 goals per game and are killing 79.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Devon Levi has given up 67 goals on 666 shots faced, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 117 goals on 1,296 shots.
Buffalo Sabres Team Facts
- The Sabres have won each of their last six games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in 14 of their last 15 home games against the Capitals following a loss.
- The road team has won the first period in seven of the Sabres’ last eight games.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last six games between the Capitals and Sabres.
Washington Capitals Team Facts
- The Capitals have won each of their last six night games at KeyBank Center.
- The Capitals have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four games at KeyBank Center.
- The Capitals have lost the first period in each of their last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Capitals’ last eight games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Capitals vs Sabres prediction
The Sabres at home is worth a look, especially considering they’re still somewhat in the playoff hunt and need a win in the worst way. However, the Capitals are in far better shape in terms of the playoff race, and they’ve won 7 of the last 10 games against the Sabres. The Caps are playing their best hockey of the season, as they looked dead a few months ago, but are now in the thick of the playoff race. I have to ride the hot hand and side with the Capitals on the road. I’d need worthwhile plus money to give the Sabres an honest look.