Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Prediction NHL Picks 12/14/24

The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals meet Saturday in NHL action at the Capital One Arena. Here’s a Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Prediction. This article will include a Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Pick.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Red Wings and Rangers, and play the Maple Leafs, Canadiens, and Bruins next. The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 2.97 goals per game and are scoring 14.1 percent of their power play opportunities. Tage Thompson leads Buffalo with 16 goals, Alex Tuch has 16 assists and Dylan Cozens has 75 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3.24 goals per game and are killing 80.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Devon Levi has given up 24 goals on 185 shots faced, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 55 goals on 567 shots.

Washington Capitals Betting Preview

The Washington Capitals beat the Blue Jackets and Canadiens, and they play the Stars, Blackhawks, and Hurricanes next. The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.96 goals per game and are scoring 20.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Connor McMichael leads Washington with 15 goals, Dylan Strome has 27 assists and John Carlson has 72 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.68 goals per game and are killing 83.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 37 goals on 372 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 35 goals on 404 shots.

Why the Washington Capitals will win

• The Sabres have lost each of their last seven games at Capital One Arena following a home loss.
• The Capitals have won each of their last six night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Capitals have covered the puck line in each of their last five night games after coming off overtime.
• The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four night games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Sabres have lost the second period in four of their last five games as underdogs following a home loss.

Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Prediction

It’s amazing how things change in a couple of weeks, as the Buffalo Sabres looked like they were turning the corner, and now they’ve lost 8 straight games. Same old Sabres, a team that finds a way to let you down. The Washington Capitals continue to rack up victories, and their offense should have a field day against this struggling Sabres defense. Just two teams heading in different directions. Give me the Capitals at home, and of course, I’ll lay the PL to shave down the juice.