Washington Capitals (47-16-9) vs Buffalo Sabres (30-36-6)
Game Info: Sunday, March 30, 2025 at 3:00 pm (Capital One Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Washington Capitals -285 / Buffalo Sabres +230 — Over/Under: 6.5
The Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals meet Sunday 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 beat the Penguins, lost to the Flyers, and they play the Senators, Lightning, and Bruins next. The Sabres have split their last 12 games.
The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 3.17 goals per game and are scoring 17.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Tage Thompson leads Buffalo with 36 goals, Rasmus Dahlin has 44 assists, and Alex Tuch has 171 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3.54 goals per game and are killing 76.2 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Devon Levi has given up 33 goals on 258 shots faced, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 161 goals on 1,405 shots.
Washington Capitals Betting Preview
The Washington Capitals lost to the Jets and Wild, and they play the Bruins, Hurricanes, and Blackhawks next. The Capitals hope to avoid three straight losses for the first time since February 25 – March 1.
The Washington Capitals are averaging 3.61 goals per game and are scoring 21.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Alex Ovechkin leads Washington with 36 goals, Dylan Strome has 45 assists, and Jakob Chychrun has 167 shots on goal. Defensively, the Washington Capitals are allowing 2.57 goals per game and are killing 82.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Charlie Lindgren has allowed 83 goals on 808 shots faced, and Logan Thompson has given up 95 goals on 1,138 shots.
Why the Washington Capitals will win
- The Capitals have won each of their last seven games against the Sabres following a road loss.
- The Sabres have lost six of their last seven road games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last four games between the Sabres and Capitals.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last four road games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Sabres have lost the third period in each of their last six day games against opponents on a losing streak.
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Sabres have won each of their last five games against the Capitals following a road loss.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against the Capitals following a road loss.
Total Goals Facts
- Seven of the Sabres’ last eight games against opponents on a losing streak have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the last six games between the Sabres and Capitals at Capital One Arena have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last 11 day games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 11 of the Capitals’ last 12 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Injury Report
The Washington Capitals don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
The Buffalo Sabres will be without Josh Norris, Jordan Greenway, Sam Lafferty, and Rasmus Dahlin.
Buffalo Sabres vs Washington Capitals Prediction
The Sabres looked awful last night against the Flyers and are now on the end of a back-to-back. The Sabres have seen 22 of their 36 losses come on the road. Just not an ideal spot for the Sabres. The Capitals are due for a bounce-back performance and they’re at home where they’re 24-7-6 on the season. Throw in the rest advantage and the quick turnaround for the Sabres, and there’s really only one way to go in this spot. Give me the Caps and the PL for maximum betting value.