There are lots of betting options to consider for the upcoming contest that has the Washington Capitals matching up with the Buffalo Sabres at 7:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 14. To get you ready to place a wager or put together a parlay, see our best bets and projections below.

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Capitals vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.5 goals)

• This season, 18 of Washington’s 28 games have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals.
• A total of 18 of Buffalo’s games have ended with over 6 goals this season.
• The Capitals score 3.96 goals per game, compared to the Sabres’ average of 2.97, adding up to 0.9 more goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• The 5.9 goals per game these two teams allow are 0.1 less than the total set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -170

• The Capitals have been victorious in eight of their 11 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (72.7%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -170 or shorter, Washington has compiled a 3-2 record (winning 60.0% of its games).
• The Capitals’ implied moneyline win probability is 63.0% in this matchup.

Sabres Moneyline: +142

• Buffalo has five wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 17 times).
• The Sabres have won both of their games with moneyline odds of +142 or longer (in two such games).
• Buffalo has a 41.3% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Buffalo 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• One of Washington’s top offensive options this season is Dylan Strome, who has recorded 36 points in 28 games.
• Connor McMichael is another of Washington’s top contributors currently with 26 total points (15 goals and 11 assists) to his name.
• On 50 shots (for 11 goals) and 15 assists, Aliaksei Protas has recorded 26 points this season.
• Across 14 games played, Logan Thompson has a goaltending record of 11-1-2. During those games, he’s allowed 35 goals while recording 369 saves.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Alex Tuch is among the top options on offense for Buffalo, with 24 points this season. He has put up eight goals and 16 assists in 29 games.
• Tage Thompson is key for Buffalo’s offense with 23 total points (0.9 per game), including 16 goals and seven assists through 24 games.
• Jason Zucker has seven goals and 13 assists, for a season point total of 20.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a .903 save percentage (30th in the league), with 511 total saves, while conceding 55 goals (2.8 goals against average). He has put together an 8-8-3 record between the posts for Buffalo this season.

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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)
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• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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