The Buffalo Sabres are solid 57.6 percent favorites over the Washington Capitals. The Sabres are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +8 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 33 shots on goal vs 25 shots for the Capitals. The Capitals goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.1% compared to the Sabres goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.6%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Charlie Lindgren 30, UkkoPekka Luukkonen 22 SHOTS: Alex Ovechkin 3.8, Tage Thompson 3.7 GOALS: Alex Ovechkin 0.7, Tage Thompson 0.58 PTS: Alex Ovechkin has a 52% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Tage Thompson has a 53% 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 | 17-19, 47% 347 | Record at Home | 19-19, 50% -88 | Washington Capitals |
| VS Buffalo Sabres | 1-0, 100% 48 | VS Washington Capitals | 0-1, 0% -100 | Washington Capitals |
| vs Team Under .500 | 25-13, 66% 1140 | vs Team .500 or Better | 13-23, 36% -398 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 13-17, 43% 247 | Record As Home Favorite | 8-8, 50% -270 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 30-30, 50% -1566 | After 1 or More Days Off | 33-30, 52% -2629 | Washington Capitals |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 4-3, 57% 251 | Record at Home | 5-2, 71% 308 | Buffalo Sabres |
| VS Buffalo Sabres | 0-0 No Games | VS Washington Capitals | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team .500 or Better | 3-5, 38% -161 | vs Team .500 or Better | 2-5, 29% -290 | Washington Capitals |
| Record As Road Underdog | 4-3, 57% 251 | Record As Home Favorite | 2-0, 100% 155 | Washington Capitals |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 7-6, 54% -32 | After 1 or More Days Off | 7-3, 70% -279 | Washington Capitals |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Washington Capitals | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 19-17, 53% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 17-20, 46% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-4, 43% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 3-4, 43% Over | N/A |
| 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 | 32-30, 52% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 27-37, 42% OVER | UNDER |
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SIDE VALUE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 22-14, 61% +748 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 18-20, 47% -285 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 4-3, 57% +41 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 5-2, 71% +308
MONEY LINE - Washington Capitals Road Games: 22-14, 61% -26 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 19-19, 50% +-440 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 3-4, 43% -246 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 5-2, 71% +241
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Washington Capitals Road Games: 21-15, 58% + 411 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 18-20, 47% -362 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Washington Capitals Road Games: 2-5, 29% -318 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 2-5, 29% -318
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