How to Pick the Capitals vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 6
Published 12:45 pm Sunday, January 5, 2025
Monday’s NHL schedule features a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re looking to place a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to check out our picks and predictions in the article below.
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Capitals vs. Sabres Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)
- Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s over/under (6 goals) 23 times this season.
- A total of 27 of Buffalo’s games have finished with over 6 goals this season.
- The over/under for this game (6) is 0.8 less than the combined scoring averages for the Capitals (3.72) and Sabres (3.03).
- The 6.0 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 0.0 more than the total for this contest.
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Moneyline Pick
Capitals Moneyline: -147
- The Capitals have won 68.4% of their games when favored on the moneyline this season (13-6).
- Washington is 9-5 when playing with moneyline odds of -147 or shorter (64.3% win percentage).
- Based on the moneyline in this game, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 59.5%.
Sabres Moneyline: +123
- In 26 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Buffalo has secured the upset seven times.
- The Sabres have four wins in games when their moneyline odds are +123 or longer (in 15 such games).
- Buffalo has a 44.8% chance to win this matchup (implied from the moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Washington 4, Buffalo 3
Capitals Points Leaders
- Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors this season with 44 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 17.4%.
- Having scored 17 goals and adding 16 assists, Aliaksei Protas is excelling for Washington through 39 games.
- Through 39 games, Connor McMichael has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 31 points (17 goals and 14 assists).
- As Washington’s top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 16 wins and 2 losses this season while allowing 48 goals with 523 saves.
Sabres Points Leaders
- Tage Thompson is among the top options on offense for Buffalo, with 33 points this season. He has put up 18 goals and 15 assists in 35 games.
- Jason Zucker is pivotal for Buffalo’s offense with 31 total points (0.8 per game), including 15 goals and 16 assists through 40 games.
- Rasmus Dahlin has six goals and 22 assists, for a season point total of 28.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an .894 save percentage (47th in the league), with 691 total saves, while giving up 82 goals (3.1 goals against average). He has put together an 11-12-4 record between the posts for Buffalo this season.
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
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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