If you’re seeking best bets for the Washington Capitals’ upcoming game against the Buffalo Sabres on Monday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve come to the right place. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Capitals vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.4 goals)

• This season, Washington and its opponent have combined to outscore Monday’s total of 6 goals 23 times.
• A total of 27 of Buffalo’s games have finished with over 6 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.8 goals per game, 0.75 more than the over/under for this contest.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.0 goals per game, 0.0 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Capitals Moneyline: -147

• In the 19 times this season the Capitals have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 13-6 in those games.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -147 or shorter, Washington is 9-5 (winning 64.3% of the time).
• The Capitals have a 59.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Sabres Moneyline: +123

• In 26 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Buffalo has pulled off the upset seven times.
• The Sabres have won four games with moneyline odds of +123 or longer (in 15 such games).
• Buffalo has a 44.8% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Washington 4, Buffalo 3

Capitals Points Leaders

• With 12 goals and 32 assists this season, Dylan Strome is one of Washington’s leading contributors (44 points).
• Having scored 17 goals and adding 16 assists, Aliaksei Protas is a strong contributor for Washington through 39 games.
• Through 39 games, Connor McMichael has proven himself as an important offensive option for Washington. He has 31 points (17 goals and 14 assists).
• In the 20 games Logan Thompson has played this season, his save percentage is .916, the eighth-best in the league.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Buffalo’s Tage Thompson has totaled 15 assists and 18 goals in 35 games, good for 33 points.
• Jason Zucker has made a major impact for Buffalo this season with 31 points, thanks to 15 goals and 16 assists.
• Rasmus Dahlin has scored six goals and contributed 22 assists for Buffalo, giving him a point total of 28.
• Buffalo’s Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 11-12-4 this season, collecting 691 saves and allowing 82 goals (3.1 goals against average) with an .894 save percentage (47th in the league).

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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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