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Tuesday will feature an NHL contest between the home favorite Buffalo Sabres (35-35-5, -135 on the moneyline to win) and the Washington Capitals (36-27-10, +114 moneyline odds) at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, MSG-B, and MNMT.
The Sabres matchup with the Capitals can be watched on ESPN+, MSG-B, and MNMT, so tune in to take in the action.
Sabres vs. Capitals Game Info & Odds
- When: Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+, MSG-B, and MNMT
- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
- TV Channel: ESPN+, MSG-B, and MNMT
- Favorite: Sabres (-135)
- Underdog: Capitals (+114)
- Over/under: 6
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Sabres and Capitals Betting Trends
- Buffalo’s games this season have gone over this matchup’s total of 6 goals 37 times.
- Washington has played 38 games this season that ended with more than 6 goals.
- These two teams score a combined 5.6 goals per game, 0.4 fewer than this game’s over/under.
- Opponents of these two teams average 6.1 goals per game combined, 0.1 more than this game’sgame’s total.
- The Sabres have won 16 of their 27 games when favored on the moneyline this season (59.3%).
- The Capitals have been an underdog in 55 games this season, and won 22 (40.0%).
Sabres Stats & Insights
- The Sabres offense’s 221 total goals (3.0 per game) rank 20th in the NHL.
- On defense, the Sabres have allowed 226 goals (3.0 per game) to rank 16th in league action.
- The team is ranked 17th in goal differential at -5.
- The Sabres shoot 9.4% as a team, ranked 26th-best in the league.
- The Sabres have shut out opponents five times, averaging 18.3 hits and 14.7 blocked shots per game this season.
- In the past 10 games, the Sabres have gone 5-5-0 (75.0% of possible points).
- They are scoring at a 3.4 goals-per-game average (34 total) over that time.
- Defensively, the Sabres have given up 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Capitals Stats & Insights
- The Capitals have the league’s 27th-ranked scoring offense (197 total goals, 2.7 per game).
- The Capitals’ 227 total goals given up (3.1 per game) rank 17th in the NHL.
- They have a -30 goal differential, which ranks 27th in the league.
- The 10.1% shooting percentage the Capitals have amassed ranks 14th in the league.
- The Capitals have six shutout wins this season.
- In their last 10 matchups, the Capitals are 6-3-1 to earn 75.0% of the possible points.
- They have put up 30 goals during that stretch.
- Defensively, the Capitals have allowed 34 goals (3.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Sabres Key Players to Watch
- Rasmus Dahlin is one of Buffalo’s leading contributors with 53 points. He has 17 goals and 36 assists this season.
- Alex Tuch is another leading option for Buffalo with 51 points (0.7 per game), scoring 19 goals and adding 32 assists.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a record of 24-20-3. He has conceded 117 goals (2.6 goals against average) and recorded 1180 saves with a .910 save percentage (24th in the league).
Sabres Player Props
- Rasmus Dahlin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
- Rasmus Dahlin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -115, Under Odds: -115)
- Alex Tuch Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -160, Under Odds: +124)
- Alex Tuch Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124, Under Odds: -160)
- Tage Thompson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -175, Under Odds: +135)
- Tage Thompson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +150, Under Odds: -195)
Capitals Key Players to Watch
- Dylan Strome has scored 25 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 36 assists (0.5 per game), taking 2.1 shots per game and shooting 16.7%. That makes him among the leaders for Washington with 61 total points (0.8 per game).
- Alexander Ovechkin’s 58 points this season, including 26 goals and 32 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Washington.
- Charlie Lindgren’s record stands at 21-13-6 on the season, giving up 108 goals (2.7 goals against average) and compiling 1111 saves with a .911 save percentage (21st in the league).
Capitals Player Props
- Dylan Strome Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -140, Under Odds: +110)
- Dylan Strome Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +140, Under Odds: -180)
- Alexander Ovechkin Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -200, Under Odds: +154)
- Alexander Ovechkin Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: +124, Under Odds: -160)
- John Carlson Points Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -135, Under Odds: +105)
- John Carlson Assists Prop: 0.50 (Over Odds: -105, Under Odds: -125)
Sabres vs. Capitals Injuries
- Sabres: Mattias Samuelsson: Upper Body (Out For Season), Jordan Greenway: Upper Body (Questionable), Lukas Rousek: Face (Questionable)
- Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom: Hip (Out), T.J. Oshie: Upper Body (Questionable), Ethan Bear: Personal (Out), Rasmus Sandin: Lower Body (Questionable)
Sabres vs. Capitals Prediction
- Puck Line Pick:
Capitals (+1.5)
- Pick OU:
Over (6)
- Score Prediction:
Sabres 4 – Capitals 2
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