For the upcoming contest between the Washington Capitals and the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET, we have highlighted the best bets to consider, along with 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 6.5 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6 goals 18 times.
• This season, 18 of Buffalo’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• 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 total of 6.
• These two teams allow a combined 5.9 goals per game, 0.1 less than this one’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -170

• The Capitals are 8-3 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Washington is 3-2 (winning 60.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -170 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this game, the Capitals’ implied win probability is 63.0%.

Sabres Moneyline: +142

• In Buffalo’s 17 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has five wins.
• The Sabres have won both of their games with moneyline odds of +142 or longer.
• Buffalo has a 41.3% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline odds).

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 5, Buffalo 2

Capitals Points Leaders

• With nine goals and 27 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s top contributors (36 points).
• Connor McMichael is another of Washington’s top contributors currently with 26 total points (15 goals and 11 assists) to his name.
• Through 28 games, Aliaksei Protas has proven himself as a contributor for Washington. He has 26 points (11 goals and 15 assists).
• Logan Thompson (11-1-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .913 for Washington.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Alex Tuch is an important part of the offense for Buffalo, with 24 points this season. He has recorded eight goals and 16 assists in 29 games.
• Buffalo’s Tage Thompson has racked up 23 total points (0.9 per game), with 16 goals and seven assists.
• Jason Zucker has seven goals and 13 assists for Washington.
• Buffalo’s Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 8-8-3 this season, compiling 511 saves and allowing 55 goals (2.8 goals against average) with a .903 save percentage (30th in the league).

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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)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Washington D.C.
• Venue: Capital One Arena

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