Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction NHL Picks 1/6/25

In this article, we will formulate a Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 6th at the KeyBank Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Capitals’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Sabres’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Washington

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Buffalo

-Recent betting trends in games played between Washington and Buffalo

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Capitals and Sabres.

What an Offensive Game for the Capitals

The Capitals in the last game faced off against the New York Rangers, and they scored seven goals on the way to the three-goal victory. Dylan Storme had a strong game scoring a goal and adding two assists. Logan Thompson was in goal and he saved 29 of the 33 shots that he faced. Two games ago, against the Minnesota Wild, they were able to get into a shootout, but they ended up losing. 

Three games ago, against the Boston Bruins, they were able to secure a 3-1 victory. The Capitals are averaging 3.72 goals while their defense is giving up 2.64 goals per game. The offense is ranked 1st in the league while the defense is ranked 6th. They are shooting 13.2 percent which is the best in the NHL. Dylan Storme has scored 12 goals and added 32 assists so far this season. There are six different players that have put up 30 points so far this season. Getting the start for the Capitals will be Logan Thompson who sits with a 16-2-2 record and a save percentage of .916. The Capitals will meet the Canucks after this game.

Why the Capitals Will Beat the Sabres

• The favorites have won each of the last nine games between the Capitals and Sabres at KeyBank Center.
• The Sabres have lost nine of their last 10 night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in four of their last five games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Sabres have lost the second period in nine of their last 12 games at KeyBank Center.

Sabres Are Struggling

The Sabres are struggling, much like they have all season, and they have lost three games in a row. In the last game against the Vegas Golden Knights, the offense scored only one goal, and that led to the two-goal defeat. Two games ago against the Colorado Avalanche, the Sabres scored five goals, but the defense gave up six goals and they lost in overtime. Jason Zucker had his best game of the season and he finished with three goals and one assist. 

The Sabres are averaging 3.03 goals while their defense is giving up 3.4 goals per game. The offense is ranked 15th in the league while the defense is ranked 27th. They are shooting 11.2 percent which is 9th best in the league. In this game, the Sabres are going to need to find a way to play good defense. Getting the start for the Sabres will be Ukko-Pekka Lukkonen who sits with an 11-12-4 record overall and an .894 save percentage. 

Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

This is going to be an easy victory for the Capitals. The Capitals offensive is averaging 3.72 goals per game and they are going to put on a show again here. The Sabres defense is giving up 3.4 goals per game and they are going to really struggle here. The Sabres are going to score only a goal or two and that won’t be enough to even keep it close. Back the Capitals on the puck line.