The Washington Capitals are solid 60.5 percent favorites over the Buffalo Sabres. The Capitals are favored despite being projected for 26 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Sabres. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.4% compared to the Sabres goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 87.4%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Charlie Lindgren 25, UkkoPekka Luukkonen 23 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.9, Tage Thompson 3 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.64, Tage Thompson 0.44 PTS: Dylan Strome has a 58% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Rasmus Dahlin has a 51% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Washington Capitals
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 13-6, 68% 827 | Record at Home | 7-13, 35% -720 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Buffalo Sabres | 1-0, 100% 70 | VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team Under .500 | 14-5, 74% 598 | vs Team .500 or Better | 4-13, 24% -858 | Washington Capitals |
| Record as Road Favorite | 4-2, 67% 112 | Record as Home Underdog | 2-10, 17% -764 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 21-9, 70% -301 | After 1 or More Days Off | 13-20, 39% -1749 | Washington Capitals |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 4-4, 50% -12 | Record at Home | 1-4, 20% -338 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Buffalo Sabres | 1-0, 100% 70 | VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team Under .500 | 5-2, 71% 219 | vs Team .500 or Better | 0-9, 0% -900 | Washington Capitals |
| Record as Road Favorite | 2-2, 50% -54 | Record as Home Underdog | 0-2, 0% -200 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 8-2, 80% -237 | After 1 or More Days Off | 3-9, 25% -737 | Washington Capitals |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 11-8, 58% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 13-7, 65% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-5, 38% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 7-2, 78% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-9, 64% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-12, 57% Over | OVER |
| Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home | 17-12, 59% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 20-8, 71% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 11-8, 58% +26 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 8-12, 40% -461 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-4, 50% -158 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 4-1, 80% +250
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 8-11, 42% -446 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 9-11, 45% +-466 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-5, 38% -235 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 2-3, 40% -168
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 10-9, 53% + 10 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 7-13, 35% -663 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-4, 50% -36 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 1-4, 20% -309
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